Scientific Assistant

Title:

1161-NN - Scientific Assistant

Business Title:

Scientific Assistant

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not 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:
This position provides experienced assistance for a National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) Enhancement Project: Laboratory Detection Preparedness of Emerging Diseases in Aquatic Species: Validation of integrated step-wise methodology for diagnosis of aquatic disease using known viral pathogens by assisting the Scientific Laboratory Manager and the Principal Investigators of the project within the Molecular Diagnostics section of WADDL. Duties include, including identifying research problems, designing research approaches and methodology, analyzing experience results and participates in preparing scientific information for publication. Adheres to standard operating procedures (SOP) and protocols, conducts molecular diagnostics tests as required and participating in molecular diagnostics research and development efforts. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.
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.

• Physical eligibility required for working in BSL-2 and environments.  See the following link for more information. https://www.cdc.gov/training/QuickLearns/biosafety/

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 20 semester or 30 quarter credit hours in microbiology at the college level.

• Masters degree in Molecular Biosciences field.

• One year laboratory experience.

• Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in: Isolation of DNA and RNA from tissue and body fluids/samples, Use of PCR in identification of microbial agents, and Library preparation for Next Generation Sequencing, using Illumina and Oxford Nanopore 

• Demonstrated knowledge of Whole Genome Sequencing Bioinformatics.

• Demonstrated knowledge of infectious diseases and experience working with zoonotic agents in appropriate biosafety levels. 

• Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office suite. 

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.  

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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:

Commensurate upon qualifications and experience.

FTE:

100%

Position Type:

Temporary

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary OR project position expected to end on December 31, 2023. 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 February 6, 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. 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:

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-NN - Scientific Assistant

Business Title:

Scientific Assistant

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not 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:
This position provides experienced assistance for a National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) Enhancement Project: Laboratory Detection Preparedness of Emerging Diseases in Aquatic Species: Validation of integrated step-wise methodology for diagnosis of aquatic disease using known viral pathogens by assisting the Scientific Laboratory Manager and the Principal Investigators of the project within the Molecular Diagnostics section of WADDL. Duties include, including identifying research problems, designing research approaches and methodology, analyzing experience results and participates in preparing scientific information for publication. Adheres to standard operating procedures (SOP) and protocols, conducts molecular diagnostics tests as required and participating in molecular diagnostics research and development efforts. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.
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.

• Physical eligibility required for working in BSL-2 and environments.  See the following link for more information. https://www.cdc.gov/training/QuickLearns/biosafety/

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 20 semester or 30 quarter credit hours in microbiology at the college level.

• Masters degree in Molecular Biosciences field.

• One year laboratory experience.

• Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in: Isolation of DNA and RNA from tissue and body fluids/samples, Use of PCR in identification of microbial agents, and Library preparation for Next Generation Sequencing, using Illumina and Oxford Nanopore 

• Demonstrated knowledge of Whole Genome Sequencing Bioinformatics.

• Demonstrated knowledge of infectious diseases and experience working with zoonotic agents in appropriate biosafety levels. 

• Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office suite. 

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.  

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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:

Commensurate upon qualifications and experience.

FTE:

100%

Position Type:

Temporary

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary OR project position expected to end on December 31, 2023. 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 February 6, 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. 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:

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] .