Biomedical Lab Technician II — Research & Operations (Temp)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Department of Orthodontics is hiring a temporary Laboratory Technician 2 to support biomedical and craniofacial research activities in Seattle, WA. The role involves setting up and maintaining the lab, handling samples, and assisting with data collection under supervision.

This six-month position reports to the Principal Investigator and emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and collaboration in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• One year of college with course work emphasizing laboratory science or equivalent.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, organization, and day-to-day operation of the research laboratory.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment, and inventories, including monitoring stock levels and organizing supplies.
• Prepare reagents, materials, instruments, and work areas for research experiments and assist with laboratory cleanup and maintenance.
• Perform or assist with laboratory experiments and procedures under supervision.
• Assist with processing, labeling, organization, storage, and tracking of biological and research samples.
• Support collection, organization, entry, quality control, and management of research data.
• Assist with basic data analysis and preparation of figures, tables, and summaries of research findings.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and records.
• Assist with literature searches and organization of scientific references.
• Support animal research activities, including monitoring and sample collection under supervision.
• Assist with organization and maintenance of laboratory protocols and safety documentation.
• Follow safety procedures, biosafety requirements, and university policies.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and communicate progress to the PI and team.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, research staff, trainees, students, and other lab personnel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Reliability

Team collaboration

Data collection

Education

One year of college with coursework in laboratory science

One year of laboratory work experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The University of Washington Department of Orthodontics is hiring a temporary Laboratory Technician 2 to support biomedical and craniofacial research activities in Seattle, WA. The role involves setting up and maintaining the lab, handling samples, and assisting with data collection under supervision.

This six-month position reports to the Principal Investigator and emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and collaboration in a fast-paced research environment.