Maternal-Fetal Research Technologist ; Part-Time

Position: Maternal-Fetal Research Technologist I (Part-Time)
## Research Technologist 1 (Multiple Openings, Intermittent)
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July 29, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
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- ** Job Description
**** The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has an outstanding opportunity for an hourly Research Technologist I to join Dr. Stephen McCartney’s team in the Maternal and Fetal Medicine (MFM) Lab.
**** About this Opportunity
** Reporting to Sam Rosen, the MFM Lab Manager, the Research Technologist I will be responsible for processing clinical samples in the Maternal Fetal Medicine labs.  They are also responsible for training junior lab members in lab processing, the general maintenance of the lab, and assisting the lab manager in research related to the immunology of pregnancy.
Both positions are based at the Magnuson Health Sciences Building. These are in-person roles with no telework option. The anticipated hours for each position is 20 hours per week based on the amount of work available and may vary week to week. These positions will need to flex their hours to work early mornings, nights, weekends and occasionally UW holidays to align with the availability of delivery samples.

** Key Responsibilities
** Specimen Processing – 25%
* Process blood and placenta samples, inventory samples in pregnancy biorepositories
* Optimize and document MFM research team protocols

Flow Cytometry Work – 20%
* Perform experiments in pregnancy Immunology research utilizing flow cytometry
* Analyze flow cytometry data Research Coordination- 10%
* Assist Research Coordinators with patient recruitment and consenting
* Administer the Social Determinants of Health Survey Train junior lab assistants in Maternal Fetal Medicine Lab protocols – 15% General Lab Maintenance – 25%
* Assist Lab Manager with lab inventory, staffing, instrument upkeep, etc.
* Perform lab maintenance, safety, and cleaning per MFM and EH&S Protocols Dissemination of Findings – 5%
* Prepare abstracts, posters and research papers
** Required Qualifications
** To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
** Minimum Qualifications
** Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.
* Two years experience as a Laboratory Technician II, or equivalent; OR a Bachelors Degree in an appropriate field of science or technology.
* Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
** Additional Qualifications*
* * Must have experience with:  BD FACSymphony Cytometer, Guava Muse cell analyzer, Miltenyi Gentle MACS, clinical blood and/or tissue processing
** Working Conditions
*** Available to work very flexible hours including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed
* Telework is not available for this position
** Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
**** Pay Range Minimum:**$21.70 hourly
** Pay Range Maximum:**$25.55 hourly
** Other Compensation:**
- ** Benefits:
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** Shift:
** First Shift (United States of America)
** Temporary or Regular?
** This is a temporary position
** FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
** 0.00%
** Union/Bargaining Unit:
** SEIU Local 925 Research Tech
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