Laboratory Technician 2 (Temporary)
About The Position
The UW Department of Orthodontics is hiring a temporary Laboratory Technician 2 to support biomedical and craniofacial research. Reporting to Dr. Christine Hong, the technician will help establish and organize laboratory operations and support ongoing research projects during a temporary six-month appointment. Duties include laboratory setup and maintenance, experimental procedures, research sample management, data collection and documentation, and animal research activities under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and other designated research personnel. This role provides hands-on experience in biomedical research and laboratory operations. It requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to collaborate in a research environment. The minimum required work schedule is 20 hours per week. The hourly pay range is $21.70 to $24.97, depending on qualifications and experience. The work is performed in a laboratory and involves specimen handling, laboratory equipment, chemicals, and biological materials. The technician must follow safety protocols, use personal protective equipment, maintain accurate documentation, and work carefully in a fast-paced environment. The department describes its team as collaborative and mission-driven, with a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives, professional growth, and meaningful impact.
Requirements
- One year of college with coursework emphasizing laboratory science, or one year of experience performing routine laboratory work, or equivalent; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute except where legal requirements apply.
- Ability to follow safety protocols and research procedures, use PPE, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, reliability, and ability to work collaboratively in a research environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with laboratory setup, organization, and day-to-day operations.
- Maintain laboratory supplies, research materials, equipment, and inventories; monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and organizing supplies.
- Prepare reagents, materials, instruments, and work areas for experiments; assist with laboratory cleanup and maintenance.
- Perform or assist with laboratory experiments and research procedures after appropriate training, following established protocols and supervision.
- Process, label, organize, store, and track biological and research samples.
- Support the collection, organization, entry, quality control, and management of research data.
- Assist with basic data analysis and prepare figures, tables, and summaries of research findings.
- Maintain accurate and complete laboratory notebooks, research records, inventories, protocols, and other laboratory documentation.
- Assist with literature searches and organization of scientific references and research materials as needed.
- Support animal research activities, including animal monitoring, record keeping, colony-related activities, sample collection, and experimental procedures, after required institutional training and approvals and under appropriate supervision.
- Assist with organizing and maintaining laboratory protocols, standard operating procedures, safety documentation, and regulatory records.
- Follow laboratory safety procedures, research protocols, biosafety requirements, animal-use requirements, and University policies.
- Participate in laboratory meetings and communicate research progress, experimental observations, and operational needs to the Principal Investigator and research team.
- Collaborate with faculty, research staff, trainees, students, and other laboratory personnel.
- Perform other research and laboratory-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The posting refers applicants to the University of Washington temporary, per-diem, and less-than-half-time benefits information; no specific benefits are listed in the job description.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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