Scientific Assistant

Title:

1161-YN_ADMINPRO - Scientific Assistant

Business Title:

Scientific Assistant

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU SPOKANE CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Scientific Assistant will work independently as directed by the Principal Investigator (PI) in the development and design of research projects, protocols and experiments in circadian clock and cancer research, Dr. Yool Lee.
The position will modify and adapt experimental protocols, techniques and procedures to specific project requirements. Design, coordinate and conduct experimental procedures. Construct transgenic mice and perform tumor formation analysis in vivo. Independently perform research activities and data analysis.
Work with the Principal Investigator to prepare research results and written summaries of results in manuscript form for publications and in graphics form for presentation at research meetings and for grant proposals. Maintain and ensure compliance with regulatory protocols and records related to biosafety and radiation material safety.
This position will have an initial one-year appointment with potential for renewal.

Essential Duties:

• Scientific Research - 50%
• Laboratory Management - 30%
• Manuscript/Presentation Development - 10%
• Training  - 5%
• Other - 5%

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.

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in the area of Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Tumor Biology or other related area.
• Experience in the field of molecular and/or cellular biology (examples include: cell culture, DNA cloning, WB, qPCR, FACs, genotyping, or related).
• Research experience in a laboratory environment.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, and ability to take appropriate autonomous initiative to carry out study related functions.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Firm understanding of research methods, protocols, procedures, techniques, and equipment within specified area of specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design and implement standard research protocol within area of specialty. Knowledge and understanding of scientific method.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate empirical data and develop graphic and/or written interpretations and conclusions.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite required. Experience with data spread sheet development, specifically Microsoft Excel and Prism.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion to meet the needs of the project.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience authoring professional presentations or peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience preparing technical reports and manuscripts.
• Research experience with cell/tissue culture, transfection, RNAi, CRISPR/Cas9, molecular cloning, retrovirus and/lentivirus production, PCR, real-time PCR, flow cytometry, western blot, co-immunoprecipitation (IP), ChIP, fluorescence/confocal microscopy, as well as animal handling, genotyping, and behavioral tests.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Department of Translational Medicine & Physiology
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA
Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu

Monthly Salary: Minimum: $3,750.85, Midpoint: $4,574.20, Maximum: $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 more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/ . 

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 AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf . Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

FTE: 100%

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position with an initial 1-year appointment. Renewal is dependent performance, mutual acceptance and available funding
Screening Begin Date: November 22, 2022, open until filled
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. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:

1. Resume

2. Cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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] .