Scientific Assistant

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
September 23, 2024
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
1161-YN_ADMINPRO - Scientific Assistant

Business Title:
Scientific Assistant

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Performs laboratory research including the design of research approaches and identifying and defining research problems. Collect, analyze and interpret research data. Ensure quality control, make improvement to techniques and interpretation. Assist in preparing journal publications and progress reports etc., Manage and maintain daily laboratory operations. Conducts general laboratory maintenance and routine care of scientific instrumentation; orders supplies, keeps inventory records and maintains a safe working environment.

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:
Master's degree in relevant field.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name:

School of Molecular Biosciences

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99163

Department Link:

https://vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/school-of-molecular-biosciences/

Lab Site:

https://labs.wsu.edu/griswold-lab/

Monthly Salary:

$3,750.85 - $4,985.88 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime eligible.

FTE: 100%

This is a Temporary position.

Temporary End Date:

This temporary position is expected to end on October 31, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for an extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

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 upload all required documents listed below to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application.
  
• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application. Please verify your education and career experience is updated in Workday: https://jira.esg.wsu.edu/servicedesk/customer/kb/view/263393319
  
• All documents must be attached before submitting the application. The application cannot be edited once submitted.
  
• Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.
  
• Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
  
• Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
  

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
  
• 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 hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Scientific-Assistant_R-12354

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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