Research Technologist 1
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Research/Development
Clinical Research, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate -
Healthcare
Clinical Research, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
Research Technologist
The Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology (CSDE) has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Technologist to join their team.
Reporting to the Biodemography Lab Director, the Research Technologist is responsible for a wide variety of tasks associated with the daily operation of biosafety level 2 laboratories supporting population research. The Biodemography Lab primarily uses enzyme immunoassays to measure biochemical markers and qPCR-based assays to measure molecular markers in a variety of biospecimen types, often for large-scale population health studies.
Worksite: UW Seattle Campus, on-site
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, Monday-Friday, Day shift
Key Responsibilities
- Scientific Research Activities – 90%
- Perform routine enzyme immunoassays and PCR/qPCR assays
- Receive, inventory, and process biological specimens to prepare them for assay
- Prepare buffers, solutions, and reagents
- Collect, record, and verify accuracy of data; organize laboratory data
- Assist in recording and monitoring assay quality control data for all assays
- May perform analyses and prepare charts, graphs, and reports
- May assist in project management, including organizing biomarker collection supplies, assisting in IRB applications and status reports, organizing project documents, scheduling project meetings, and preparing agendas and minutes
- Lab Management – 10%
- Participate in laboratory meetings and planning sessions
- Monitor inventory of consumable supplies and reorder as needed
- Assist with equipment maintenance and lab housekeeping
- Assist in maintaining adherence to and documenting compliance with UW EH&S rules for lab safety for all lab users
- Assist in maintaining an archive of biological specimens, including monitoring refrigerators and freezers and organizing cold storage space
- May demonstrate and explain various laboratory techniques to laboratory personnel, students, and others
This position performs essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelors Degree in Biology, Biological Anthropology, or related field OR
- Two years experience as a Laboratory Technician II, or equivalent;
- Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience in lab research (either as a student or employee), with a proven record of careful attention to detail and conscientious work habits
- Proficiency in or ability to learn techniques for:
- Processing large numbers of specimens accurately
- Immunoassays with the use of a Bio Tek microtiter plate reader and Gen5 software
- qPCR assays with the use of a Bio Rad thermocycler and CFX software
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency in other Microsoft Office software
- Willing to work with potentially infectious biological specimens collected from humans
- Ability to work to high standards both independently and as an integral and active member of a close-knit research team
- Commitment to a quality of work that meets CSDE high standards for excellent research and excellent service
Preferred Qualifications
- Statistical software or programming skills
- Familiarity with UW EH&S lab safety rules
- Experience with the UW procurement, IRB, and other systems
About the Team:
CSDE (Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology) is federally funded population research center offering infrastructure support, including scientific consultation, grants administration, computing, and training. and lab services to facilitate work involving biomarker data. CSDE's Biodemography Lab specializes in developing, optimizing, and carrying out biomarker assays for large-scale research projects. Biodemography Lab staff support affiliates and collaborators with everything from study design and assay validation to specimen collection and equipment for biomarker-based research.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum: $45,144.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum: $53,148.00 annual
Other Compensation:
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Benefits:
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Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
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