Research Technologist 3

Available Title(s):

323J-YN_CS_NPS - Research Technologist 3

Business Title:

Research Technologist 3

Employee Type:

Classified

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties: As the Research Technologist in the Sports Science Laboratory (SSL) you will independently perform investigative scientific procedures on sports gear and equipment using a wide variety of research techniques with project goals; making modifications as needed; while documenting and reducing data pertaining to SSL research; as well as creating reports as requested. Other duties include maintaining and repairing SSL research equipment and tools; assisting with SSL operations; and supervising, coordinating, and training other SSL staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of technology or science and two years experience as a Research Technologist, or equivalent; OR an advanced degree in an appropriate scientific field; OR equivalent education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to operate testing equipment, machines, and shop tools. 

• Demonstrated experience and ability to work well with colleagues, students, and external constituencies

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Excellent communication skills; oral, written, and electronic.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Supervisory experience.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Department Name: School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA, 99164

Department Link: School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Monthly Salary: Range $3,700 to $4,968 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 additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation .

Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by March 8, 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. 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.

• 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.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• 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] .