Microbiologist 1

Title:

515J-YN - Microbiologist 1

Business Title:

Microbiologist 1

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. Vaccine 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 information 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: Under general supervision performs basic microbiological analysis; which includes: cultivation, isolation, and performance of tests to identify pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and parasites in tissues and/or body fluids, exudates, skin scraping, feces, necropsy and surgical specimens, or environmental samples to diagnose infectious diseases of animals. Processes samples, orders tests in VADDS (medical database system), and sets up microbiologic assays for the detection of infectious agents in animals. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 and BSL-3 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.
• Physical eligibility required for working in a BSL-2.  See the following link for more information. http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/bmbl5/BMBL5_sect_IV.pdf
• Ability to work 8 am to 5 pm if necessary
• Ability to work holidays on a rotational basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education to include at least 10 semester credit hours or 15 quarter credit hours in microbiology.
• Education to include coursework in parasitology
• One or more years in laboratory section teaching assistance
• One or more years work experience in a clinical microbiology lab
• Familiarity with veterinary medicine
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name: WADDL
City, State, Zip: Pullman WA, 99164
Department Link: waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary: $3,792.00
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by 10/31/2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Required Documents: Cover letter and resumé

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:

515J-YN - Microbiologist 1

Business Title:

Microbiologist 1

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. Vaccine 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 information 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: Under general supervision performs basic microbiological analysis; which includes: cultivation, isolation, and performance of tests to identify pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and parasites in tissues and/or body fluids, exudates, skin scraping, feces, necropsy and surgical specimens, or environmental samples to diagnose infectious diseases of animals. Processes samples, orders tests in VADDS (medical database system), and sets up microbiologic assays for the detection of infectious agents in animals. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 and BSL-3 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.
• Physical eligibility required for working in a BSL-2.  See the following link for more information. http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/bmbl5/BMBL5_sect_IV.pdf
• Ability to work 8 am to 5 pm if necessary
• Ability to work holidays on a rotational basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education to include at least 10 semester credit hours or 15 quarter credit hours in microbiology.
• Education to include coursework in parasitology
• One or more years in laboratory section teaching assistance
• One or more years work experience in a clinical microbiology lab
• Familiarity with veterinary medicine
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name: WADDL
City, State, Zip: Pullman WA, 99164
Department Link: waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary: $3,792.00
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by 10/31/2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Required Documents: Cover letter and resumé

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] .