FDA: Research Technologist 2-Levin Lab (Temporary)
Req #: 152761
Department: College of the Environment
Appointing Department Web Address: https://environment.uw.edu/
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Posting Date: 01/24/2018
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $3,067.00 – $3,995.00/Month
Union Position: Yes
This classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit Union Information
Shift: First Shift
Notes: This is a TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME position. It begins Upon Hire and is expected to run through January of 2019.

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The College of the Environment’s Levin Lab is looking for a Temporary, Full-Time Research Technologist 2 who will function as a research technologist in a project that is investigating impacts of storm water on ecosystem structure and function. This is a year long appointment.

In general, the incumbent will support the scientific research of our team by performing a variety of complex investigative procedures, modifying routine procedures and interpreting results.  The incumbent will work independently and perform scientific investigative procedures requiring application of professional judgment. The incumbent will, with general supervision, perform the following tasks:

Conduct web and library searches to assist in developing novel methodology.
Enter data into spreadsheets, and maintain databases.
Assist in field operations including the collection of soil and plant samples and assessment of ambient noise levels.
Assist in expert elicitation regarding stormwater impacts of key informants in the Puget Sound region.
Create mapping products using GIS.
Perform statistical analyses of data.

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of science plus one year of research experience. Professional level experience may be substituted, year-for-year, for the formal academic degree.

Application Process:
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The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.