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, independently performs routine and qualitative clinical laboratory assays, processes samples for viral culture, prepare and verifies the quality of reagents and media data entry of test results and control charts, demonstrates and trains timeslips in basic laboratory skills, verifies the quality of reagents and media, and performs other laboratory work in support of microbiologists and faculty. 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 weekends and/or holidays during high volume testing periods.

• Rotate on weekend duty/holidays as scheduled.

• Physical eligibility required for working in a BSL-2 environment. See the following link for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/training/QuickLearns/biosafety/

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education to include at least 20 semester credit hours or 30 quarter credit hours in microbiology, molecular biology or virology. 

• Work experience reading and using light microscopy, fish tissue processing, and using laboratory SOP’s.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name:

Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL)

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu

Monthly Salary:

$4,282 to $5,756 | Range 50 (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 OR applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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/2024/01/2024-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, March 24, 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:

Applicants must upload all required documents listed below 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.

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] .