Scientific Assistant

Title:

1161-YN - Scientific Assistant

Business Title:

Scientific Assistant

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - 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:

Assist with lab management for the Skinner lab. Help develop innovative approaches and methodologies in sample analyses. Manage day-to-day lab schedules and hourly/student personnel. Operation of specialized research equipment to serve needs of WSU research faculty. Train non-technical personnel in preparation of samples. Supervise student workers. Ordering of supplies. Implement laboratory QA/QC procedures. In addition, the incumbent operates specialized research equipment; analyzes and interprets initial equipment output; and provides training on equipment use for non-technical laboratory personnel. This position supervises and delegates responsibilities to student workers in the laboratory.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, data processing, and web page design. 

• Experience in interacting with professional users of the facility. 

• Experience in operation of stable isotope ratio mass spectrometers. 

• Experience with other environmentally-based equipment. 

• Demonstrated Experience with database management.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Arts and Sciences

Department Name:

School of Biological Sciences

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99163

Department Link:

sbs.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by January 25, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:

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

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• 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:

1161-YN - Scientific Assistant

Business Title:

Scientific Assistant

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - 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:

Assist with lab management for the Skinner lab. Help develop innovative approaches and methodologies in sample analyses. Manage day-to-day lab schedules and hourly/student personnel. Operation of specialized research equipment to serve needs of WSU research faculty. Train non-technical personnel in preparation of samples. Supervise student workers. Ordering of supplies. Implement laboratory QA/QC procedures. In addition, the incumbent operates specialized research equipment; analyzes and interprets initial equipment output; and provides training on equipment use for non-technical laboratory personnel. This position supervises and delegates responsibilities to student workers in the laboratory.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, data processing, and web page design. 

• Experience in interacting with professional users of the facility. 

• Experience in operation of stable isotope ratio mass spectrometers. 

• Experience with other environmentally-based equipment. 

• Demonstrated Experience with database management.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Arts and Sciences

Department Name:

School of Biological Sciences

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99163

Department Link:

sbs.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by January 25, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:

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

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• 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] .