{"id":4501,"date":"2024-02-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=4501"},"modified":"2026-06-27T18:59:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T01:59:55","slug":"scientific-instructional-technician-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/scientific-instructional-technician-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientific Instructional Technician 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

17784 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
\n22437 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provide instructional support services to scientific instructional programs. Prepare, modify and\/or develop instructional programs, teaching aids, materials and equipment associated with classroom and laboratory instruction in undergraduate and graduate level courses. Work may be performed in a variety of disciplines using chemical, microscopic, cytologic, physical (electrical\/mechanical) or biologic and bacteriologic procedures and analyses. This series is distinguished from others by its primary emphasis on science instructional support activities.<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a basic or applied science teaching program, provide professional\/technical support requiring knowledge of a scientific discipline, electronics and\/or engineering.<\/p>\n

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

Under general supervision, provide instructional support to science-related undergraduate courses requiring limited design\/development work such as modifying\/adapting existing experiments\/demonstrations, implementing new experiments or demonstrations using standard techniques\/procedures.<\/p>\n

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

Plan laboratory assignments and schedules; assist in the development of demonstration models; prepare and conduct laboratory or lecture demonstrations;<\/p>\n

Determine need for materials, equipment and instruments necessary for assigned course load; order or procure necessary items within budgetary limitations;<\/p>\n

Construct apparatus used in demonstrations; prepare and set up equipment and materials for laboratory experiments using safety procedures in handling hazardous materials such as acids, pesticides, radiation, etc.;<\/p>\n

Search literature to determine methods to improve laboratory techniques and the teaching of scientific principles to students;<\/p>\n

Assist\/advise students in laboratory assignments or in discipline subject matter; write, edit or modify laboratory handouts or manuals; modify experiments; advise instructors of potential problems with existing programs;<\/p>\n

Operate, and perform routine maintenance and repair tasks on laboratory and demonstration instruments and equipment; instruct students, teaching assistants and faculty in the use of equipment;<\/p>\n

Order and dispense supplies, equipment and materials; maintain records;<\/p>\n

Monitor laboratories to ensure compliance with safety policy; assist in the development of safe laboratory procedures;<\/p>\n

May provide direction to others;<\/p>\n

May assist in grant proposal preparation; may administer course or grant budgets; i.e., monitoring expenditures, preparing reports, etc.;<\/p>\n

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

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

A Bachelor’s Degree with major study in a basic or applied science<\/p>\n

OR
\nan equivalent combination of training, formal education and\/or research, training or service laboratory operations experience.<\/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

11\/13\/1975: New Class
\n06\/17\/1983: Revise Title & Class
\n03\/03\/1989: Revise Class
\n11\/16\/2002: New to SEIU
\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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