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Washington State University Looking for Research Technologist 1, School of Biological Sciences, Vancouver Campus Full Time
Available Title(s):
323H-YN_CS_NPS – Research Technologist 1
Business Title:
Research Technologist 1, School of Biological Sciences, Vancouver Campus
Employee Type:
Classified
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
Research Technologist 1, School of Biological Sciences, Vancouver Campus
WSU Vancouver has a fascinating research opportunity focused on the genetic basis of evolutionary change on Drosophila. If you have technical research skills and would like to be a part of a great biomedical research project, apply online today!
Assist supervisor and Research Technologist 3 with the design and execution of biomedical experiments on the genetic basis of evolutionary change, including field and laboratory experiments and benchtop molecular biology work.
Assist with conducting field surveys and manipulative field experiments as part of establishing a new model system for evolutionary genetics.
Organize and analyze experimental data that will be presented to the lab team and assist with the preparation of conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications. Contribute to the analysis of genetic and genomic data.
Co-author peer-reviewed publications, attend workshops of interest, and present research findings at internal and external seminars and/or conferences.
Required Qualifications:
Two (2) years experience as a laboratory technician, research aide, OR equivalent; OR a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of science OR technology; OR equivalent education/experience.
A demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise and interest in evolutionary biology, genetics, and the analysis of genomic data.
Demonstrated ability to complete scientific research that contributed to peer-review publications.
Experience in the husbandry and maintenance of Drosophila
Additional Information:
Application instructions:
Applicants must attach a resume, cover letter and equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging statement at the time of application. Please read the entire posting description and follow the instructions below to apply.
Area/College:
Washington State University Vancouver
Department Name:
WSUV Academic Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences
City, State, Zip:
Vancouver, WA 98686
Department Link:
https://cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/
Work Location and Schedule:
This position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work assignments.
Monthly Salary:
$2,890/month-$3,096/month ($34,680/year-$37,152/year) Range R035. The full range of this classification is $2,890 to $3,821/month, Step A-M. Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
Benefits:
WSU offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package including up to 49 days off per year through paid holidays/sick leave/annual leave, a choice of retirement plans, medical/dental/vision, basic life and long-term disability insurance, and an employee tuition waiver program.
For information including a summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf
Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
FTE:
100%
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by June 14, 2023, at 11:59 pm.
Background Check
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions
Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.
Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application:
Resume
A cover letter
A Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (see information and link below)
Please include a statement on contributions to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Provide examples from your past activities and experience as well as your future plans to advance equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at WSU Vancouver. Include examples such as any of the following: Programming, events, and initiatives; Committee, council, or board service; Student and/or staff outreach, recruitment, and retention; Community engagement and volunteerism. WSU Vancouver’s strategic plan embeds equity in all 5 goals, including a specific goal for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (Goal 4). Please see our Strategic Plan, Goal 4 for more information on what WSU Vancouver is doing in this space, https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/strategic-plan.
About WSU Vancouver
As one of six campuses in the Washington state University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities, and economy of Southwest Washington.
As the only public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is dedicated to its land-grant tradition for openness, accessibility, and service to people. WSU Vancouver enjoys extraordinary community support and is committed to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.
Situated on 351 scenic acres, WSU Vancouver is in the homelands of the Chinookan and Taidnapam peoples and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Employees and students alike value the beauty of campus.
Recognized by Insight Into Diversity magazine as a top college for diversity, WSU Vancouver is committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in all that it does.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].
To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Vancouver-WA/Research-Technologist-1–School-of-Biological-Sciences–Vancouver-Campus_R-9647
Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.
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