Scientific Instructional Technician 1
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
17784 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
22437 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Provide instructional support services to scientific instructional programs. Prepare, modify and/or develop instructional programs, teaching aids, materials and equipment associated with classroom and laboratory instruction in undergraduate and graduate level courses. Work may be performed in a variety of disciplines using chemical, microscopic, cytologic, physical (electrical/mechanical) or biologic and bacteriologic procedures and analyses. This series is distinguished from others by its primary emphasis on science instructional support activities.
BASIC FUNCTION
In a basic or applied science teaching program, provide professional/technical support requiring knowledge of a scientific discipline, electronics and/or engineering.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, provide instructional support to science-related undergraduate courses requiring limited design/development work such as modifying/adapting existing experiments/demonstrations, implementing new experiments or demonstrations using standard techniques/procedures.
TYPICAL WORK
Plan laboratory assignments and schedules; assist in the development of demonstration models; prepare and conduct laboratory or lecture demonstrations;
Determine need for materials, equipment and instruments necessary for assigned course load; order or procure necessary items within budgetary limitations;
Construct apparatus used in demonstrations; prepare and set up equipment and materials for laboratory experiments using safety procedures in handling hazardous materials such as acids, pesticides, radiation, etc.;
Search literature to determine methods to improve laboratory techniques and the teaching of scientific principles to students;
Assist/advise students in laboratory assignments or in discipline subject matter; write, edit or modify laboratory handouts or manuals; modify experiments; advise instructors of potential problems with existing programs;
Operate, and perform routine maintenance and repair tasks on laboratory and demonstration instruments and equipment; instruct students, teaching assistants and faculty in the use of equipment;
Order and dispense supplies, equipment and materials; maintain records;
Monitor laboratories to ensure compliance with safety policy; assist in the development of safe laboratory procedures;
May provide direction to others;
May assist in grant proposal preparation; may administer course or grant budgets; i.e., monitoring expenditures, preparing reports, etc.;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s Degree with major study in a basic or applied science
OR
an equivalent combination of training, formal education and/or research, training or service laboratory operations experience.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
11/13/1975: New Class
06/17/1983: Revise Title & Class
03/03/1989: Revise Class
11/16/2002: New to SEIU
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion