{"id":3847,"date":"2023-10-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=3847"},"modified":"2026-06-27T18:57:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T01:57:17","slug":"laboratory-technician-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/laboratory-technician-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Laboratory Technician 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n
Representative group<\/th>\nJob codes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
SEIU LOCAL 925 NONSUPERVISORY<\/td>\n17800 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
\n22445 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WFSE HMC<\/td>\n18656 (NE S WFSE HMC)
\n22729 (NE H NI WFSE HMC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

DEFINITION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perform routine laboratory and related work under close supervision such as operating laboratory equipment, weighing materials, mixing chemicals, performing simple calculations, performing repetitive tests, and preparing slides.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Positions assigned to this class are distinguished by the requirement for conducting routine laboratory work in support of scientists, instructors, or students as directed.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under specific instruction, make solutions; weigh and dilute drugs;<\/p>\n

Dissect and prepare routine biological tissues, assist with surgical procedures as applied to animals;<\/p>\n

Set up laboratory apparatus and instruments; read and record instrument data; tabulate data; keep laboratory records;<\/p>\n

Perform minor maintenance and repair of laboratory apparatus and instruments;<\/p>\n

Assist with library research and clerical work; perform inventories of chemicals, supplies, and equipment;<\/p>\n

Order laboratory equipment and supplies; stock laboratory areas as required;
\nWash and clean laboratory areas and equipment; assist instructors, research scientists, or students in preparing laboratory equipment, apparatus, and chemicals;<\/p>\n

May care for experimental plants;<\/p>\n

Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

High school graduation or GED certificate; OR one year’s experience performing routine work cleaning laboratory glassware, materials, or work areas or equivalent.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

03\/07\/1973: New Class
\n05\/01\/2000: New to CSA
\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion
\n09\/08\/2023: Revised MQ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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