Lab Tech 2 - Knoblauch Lab
Available Title(s):
510H-YN_CS_NPS - Laboratory Technician 2Business Title:
Lab Tech 2 - Knoblauch LabEmployee Type:
ClassifiedTime Type:
Part timePosition Term:
12 MonthPosition Details:
Summary of Duties:
The successful candidate will support research efforts in the Knoblauch lab.
Those include standard and special sample preparations for transmission- and scanning electron microscopy, ultramicrotomy, sample staining, imaging, and image analysis.
Furthermore, the technician will perform molecular techniques such as PCR, plant tissue culture, cloning etc.
as necessary.
Finally, the technician will take care of experimental plants in the greenhouses and growth chambers, train undergrad students, and participate in lab meetings.
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.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Two years of experience as a laboratory technician, research aide, or equivalent; OR a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of science or technology.
Experience in microscopy and molecular biology are desirable.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
College of Arts and ScienceDepartment Name:
School of Biological SciencesCity, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99164Department Link:
https:
//sbs.
wsu.
edu/ />Monthly Salary:
Range 47 $1,987 to $2,670.
50 (A-M) Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
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 additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.
Overtime Eligibility:
EligibleFTE:
50%This is a Temporary position.
Temporary End Date:
This is a temporary position expected to end on August 31, 2024, with an expectation to renew for three years.
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 Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 11:
59 p.
m.
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 the following required documents to their online application.
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.
Required Documents:
Resume/CVCover LetterWASHINGTON 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 .
Recommended Skills Biology Clinical Works Health Education Imaging Medical Laboratory Molecular Biology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
510H-YN_CS_NPS - Laboratory Technician 2Business Title:
Lab Tech 2 - Knoblauch LabEmployee Type:
ClassifiedTime Type:
Part timePosition Term:
12 MonthPosition Details:
Summary of Duties:
The successful candidate will support research efforts in the Knoblauch lab.
Those include standard and special sample preparations for transmission- and scanning electron microscopy, ultramicrotomy, sample staining, imaging, and image analysis.
Furthermore, the technician will perform molecular techniques such as PCR, plant tissue culture, cloning etc.
as necessary.
Finally, the technician will take care of experimental plants in the greenhouses and growth chambers, train undergrad students, and participate in lab meetings.
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.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Two years of experience as a laboratory technician, research aide, or equivalent; OR a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of science or technology.
Experience in microscopy and molecular biology are desirable.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
College of Arts and ScienceDepartment Name:
School of Biological SciencesCity, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99164Department Link:
https:
//sbs.
wsu.
edu/ />Monthly Salary:
Range 47 $1,987 to $2,670.
50 (A-M) Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
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 additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.
Overtime Eligibility:
EligibleFTE:
50%This is a Temporary position.
Temporary End Date:
This is a temporary position expected to end on August 31, 2024, with an expectation to renew for three years.
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 Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 11:
59 p.
m.
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 the following required documents to their online application.
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.
Required Documents:
Resume/CVCover LetterWASHINGTON 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 .
Recommended Skills Biology Clinical Works Health Education Imaging Medical Laboratory Molecular Biology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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