Laboratory Technician 1

Title:

510G-YN_CS_NPS - Laboratory Technician 1

Business Title:

Laboratory Technician 1

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of tissue processing and analyses, as related to histopathology. Work performed in a high-volume animal disease diagnostic laboratory (Biosafety Level -2).

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an approved course* for laboratory assistants OR two years of chemical, or clinical or public health laboratory experience. Training in medical technology or education in college with courses in laboratory sciences may be substituted, year for year, for experience. *Course approved by American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

• Must meet eligibility requirements for working in a BioSafety Level-2 (BSL-2) environment. See the following link for more information. https://www.cdc.gov/training/QuickLearns/biosafety/

• Ability to work weekends and/or holidays during high volume testing periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience handling biological specimens.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name: Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: WADDL Home (wsu.edu)
Monthly Salary: Range 44, $3,558 - $4,656 –Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by December 11, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a 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: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. 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.
Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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