{"id":4529,"date":"2024-02-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=4529"},"modified":"2026-06-27T19:00:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T02:00:05","slug":"research-technologist-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/research-technologist-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Technologist 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 RESEARCH TECH BU<\/td>\n17859 (NE S SEIU 925 RT)
\n22449 (NE H NI SEIU 925 RT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WFSE CAMPUSWIDE<\/td>\n18529 Bioengr Only (NE S WFSE Campuswide)
\n22657 Bioengr Only (NE H NI WFSE Campuswide)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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

Perform laboratory and investigative work in support of research in physical, chemical, biological, biochemical and\/or biomedical sciences. Perform technical procedures such as chemical, physical or biological analysis of organic or inorganic material or conduct biomedical tests in a research setting. Collect, verify and record data; compile information in support of research. Apply knowledge and skills applicable to an assigned technical discipline.<\/p>\n

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

Perform technical procedures and operate analytical instruments in support of investigative procedures in a scientific research setting.<\/p>\n

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

First-level class of the series. Under general supervision, follow established research protocol to perform investigative procedures; operate analytical instruments; record, compile and verify the accuracy of research data; perform calculations; prepare charts, graphs and summaries.<\/p>\n

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

Perform technical procedures such as electrophoresis, chromatography, autoradiography and\/or assays; assist in animal surgery; prepare materials for microscopic examination; and maintain bacterial and\/or tissue cultures;<\/p>\n

Operate instruments and equipment such as spectrometers, liquid chromatographs, radiation counters, centrifuges, fluorocolorimeters, coulter counters, infusion-withdrawal pumps, glucose analyzers, incubators, ultrasound or x-ray equipment, electroencephalograph, electrocardiograph, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, light, polarizing and electron microscopes, balances;<\/p>\n

Collect, record and verify accuracy of data; organize data; perform calculations; prepare charts, graphs and reports;<\/p>\n

Participate in laboratory meetings and planning sessions;<\/p>\n

Prepare laboratory reagents, chemicals, instruments, and equipment;<\/p>\n

Service and maintain laboratory instruments;<\/p>\n

Order chemicals, reagents and other supplies;<\/p>\n

Operate ancillary equipment such as photographic equipment, computer equipment and electronic recording devices;<\/p>\n

May recruit human subjects, exercise operational responsibility to maintain adherence by participants to research protocols, obtain, prepare and process specimens from human subjects;<\/p>\n

May maintain insects, plants and\/or animals for experimental purposes;<\/p>\n

May demonstrate and explain various laboratory techniques to laboratory personnel, students, and others;<\/p>\n

May direct the work of laboratory technicians, students and others;<\/p>\n

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

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

Two years experience as a Laboratory Technician II, or equivalent; OR a Bachelors Degree in an appropriate field of science or technology.<\/p>\n

The announcement of position vacancy (recruiting bulletin) may specify course work or experience within a specific discipline if determined necessary by the personnel officer. Training or experience within a specific discipline will be required to meet the unique requirements of individual positions.<\/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

12\/14\/1973: New Class
\n04\/20\/1987: Revise Class
\n07\/02\/1990: Revise MQ
\n06\/01\/2003: New to SEIU
\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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