Research Technologist 1

## Research Technologist 1

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August 11, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
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- ** Job Description
**** The Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology (CSDE) has an outstanding opportunity for*
* ** a Research Technologist to join their team.
**** About this Opportunit
** yReporting 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 measurebiochemical 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%
** o Perform routine enzyme immunoassays and PCR/qPCR assayso Receive, inventory, and process biological specimens to prepare them for assayo Prepare buffers, solutions, and reagentso Collect, record, and verify accuracy of data; organize laboratory datao Assist in recording and monitoring assay quality control data for all assayso May perform analyses and prepare charts, graphs, and reportso May assist in project management, including organizing biomarker collectionsupplies, assisting in IRB applications and status reports, organizing projectdocuments, scheduling project meetings, and preparing agendas and minutes
** Lab Management – 10%
** o Participate in laboratory meetings and planning sessionso Monitor inventory of consumable supplies and reorder as neededo Assist with equipment maintenance and lab housekeepingo Assist in maintaining adherence to and documenting compliance with UW EH&S rules for lab safety for all lab userso Assist in maintaining an archive of biological specimens, including monitoringrefrigerators and freezers and organizing cold storage spaceo 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
** 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
** o A Bachelors Degree in Biology, Biological Anthropology, or related field ORo Two years experience as a Laboratory Technician II, or equivalent;o
** Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.
**** Additional Qualifications
** o Experience in lab research (either as a student or employee), with a proven record of careful attention to detail and conscientious work habits o Proficiency in or ability to learn techniques for:o processing large numbers of specimens accuratelyo immunoassays with the use of a Bio Tek microtiter plate reader and Gen5 softwareo qPCR assays with the use of a Bio Rad thermocycler and CFX software o Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency in other Microsoft Office softwareo Willing to work with potentially infectious biological specimens collected from humanso Ability to work to high standards both independently and as an integral and active member of a close-knit research teamo Commitment to a quality of work that meets CSDE high standards for excellent research and excellent service
** Preferred Qualifications
** o Statistical software or programming skillso Familiarity with UW EH&S lab safety ruleso

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,…