Washington State University Looking for Scientific Assistant Full Time

Available Title(s):
1161-YN_ADMINPRO – Scientific Assistant

Business Title:
Scientific Assistant

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:

Position Details:

Summary of Duties: This position will perform professional level work in support of research activities. The incumbent will perform a wide range of duties involved in maintaining and producing data in a wildlife genetics laboratory. This position will perform complex investigative procedures, including DNA extraction, conventional and quantitative PCR, data processing and analysis. They will apply research protocols as well as modify extraction procedures from various sources (e.g, scat, soil, tissue, blood, water) to accomplish research goals, collect and analyze data using genetic software, and assist in preparing manuscripts for journals and presentations for conferences. Duties also include ordering, inventory, maintaining equipment, collecting and processing samples, and training students. The incumbent will lead the activities of hourly workers and will work with other technical staff and scientists to achieve project goals.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline and three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline may be substituted for up to one year of the required work experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license by the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. in a related field.
• Field experience in wildlife genetics.
• Experience with qPCR.
• Experience with low-quality DNA samples.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resources Sciences

Department Name: School of the Environment

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164-2812

Department Link: environment.wsu.edu

Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 – $5,397.56

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

FTE: 100%

This is a temporary position.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on July 31, 2024. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by July 16, 2023 at 11:59pm.

Screening Begin Date: The screening of candidates will begin July 17, 2023.

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.

Applicant Instructions: Please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible . Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

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/Pullman-WA/Scientific-Assistant_R-9807

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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