Laboratory Technician 2

Title:

510H-YN - Laboratory Technician 2

Business Title:

Laboratory Technician 2

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

Independently performs routine laboratory tests, processes samples, orders tests in VADDS (medical database system), and sets up microbiologic assays for the detection of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Distribution of samples//test materials to the respective laboratories after processing. Performance of other routine laboratory maintenance duties such as making of reagents, restocking supplies, etc. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.

Required Qualifications:

• An Associate Degree from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program including courses in chemistry and biology OR completion of a course for laboratory assistants, approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, may be substituted for two years of the required experience OR equivalent education/experience.

• Ability to work 9 am to 6 pm if necessary.

• 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:

• One or more years work experience in a microbiology lab.

• 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:

WADDL

Department Link:

https://waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu/

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Monthly Salary:

$3,535.00

FTE:

100%

Position Type:

Permanent

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by November 29, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Applicant 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] .

Title:

510H-YN - Laboratory Technician 2

Business Title:

Laboratory Technician 2

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

Independently performs routine laboratory tests, processes samples, orders tests in VADDS (medical database system), and sets up microbiologic assays for the detection of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Distribution of samples//test materials to the respective laboratories after processing. Performance of other routine laboratory maintenance duties such as making of reagents, restocking supplies, etc. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.

Required Qualifications:

• An Associate Degree from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program including courses in chemistry and biology OR completion of a course for laboratory assistants, approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, may be substituted for two years of the required experience OR equivalent education/experience.

• Ability to work 9 am to 6 pm if necessary.

• 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:

• One or more years work experience in a microbiology lab.

• 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:

WADDL

Department Link:

https://waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu/

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Monthly Salary:

$3,535.00

FTE:

100%

Position Type:

Permanent

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by November 29, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Applicant 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] .