Lab IT & Data Analyst (80% FTE)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Biology at the University of Washington invites applications for a Computer Support Analyst 2 to help sustain a ~30‑computer research lab, maintain data collection programs, and administer the SQL Server database.

You will provide technical support, document procedures, and coordinate IT purchases and backups. This 80% FTE role emphasizes security, lab-wide software support (Office, SQL Server, ArcMap, R/RStudio, ResourceSpace), and user training.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional programming or operational experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Technical knowledge of PC/Mac/Linux systems and security.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, VBA, or C and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab computers, security, backups, and software updates.
• Write SQL queries and maintain the SQL Server database.
• Provide user support and create technical documentation.
• Install and maintain software like Office, ArcMap, R/RStudio, and ResourceSpace.
• Coordinate IT purchases, licensing, and backups; supervise data-entry tasks.

Skills

SQL

Python

C

VBA

Information security

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Computer Science, Informatics, or related field

Tools

SQL Server/SSMS

MS Access

ArcMap

R/RStudio

ResourceSpace

PowerShell

Job description

The Department of Biology at the University of Washington invites applications for a Computer Support Analyst 2 to help sustain a ~30‑computer research lab, maintain data collection programs, and administer the SQL Server database.

You will provide technical support, document procedures, and coordinate IT purchases and backups. This 80% FTE role emphasizes security, lab-wide software support (Office, SQL Server, ArcMap, R/RStudio, ResourceSpace), and user training.