Microbiologist 1

Available Title(s):

515J-YN_CS_NPS - Microbiologist 1

Business Title:

Microbiologist 1

Employee Type:

Classified

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Under general supervision, prepares media for various bacterial pathogens; perform food microbiologic testing, including counts, MDS-LAMP detection; inoculate media (broths and plates) for identification of microbes from diagnostic cases. Under general supervision performs bacterial and mold/yeast counts in food products, and gram staining; performs various tests for serology; log accessions into LIMS; supports validation projects.; assists with lab equipment maintenance, media preparation, and decontamination and disposal of biohazardous laboratory waste. Answers phone, greets clients, takes history, and complete paper work as needed. Understands and observes the WADDL quality assurance program. Follows standard operating procedures described in the WADDL/AHFSL SOP’s.  Follows the safety protocols as described by the University, the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. Be willing to work overtime in the event of a disease outbreak.  Must be able to conform to the requirements of the US Patriot Act.  Maintains client confidentiality. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.

Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, zoology, or a related science; OR equivalent education/experience.

• Ability to work Monday through Friday until training is complete (approximately 6 months) then switch to a Tuesday though Saturday schedule.

• Ability to work rotating Holidays as necessary.

• Ability to work flexible schedule, if necessary.

• Physical eligibility required for working in a BSL-2 environment. See the following link for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/OD/ohs/biosfty/bmbl5/bmbl5toc.htm

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of microbiology lab experience.
• Familiarity with veterinary medicine.
• Experience with medical or laboratory database
• Experience in sterile technique and handling biological specimens

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name:

Avian Health and Food Safety Laboratory (AHFSL) / Washington Animal

Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL)

City, State, Zip:

Puyallup, Washington 98371

Department Link:

waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu

Monthly Salary:

Range 50 | $4,282 to $5,756 (steps 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 .

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 a more detailed 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 here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .
Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime eligible

FTE: 100%

This is a Permanent Position.
Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

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:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

• 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. 

• All documents must be attached before submitting the application. The application cannot be edited once submitted.

• 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.

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Required Documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/CV

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] .