Scientific Assistant

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 12, 2025
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:

This position will perform professional-level work in a multidisciplinary laboratory in support of the research activities in the study of urban pollution and environmental toxicology. The incumbent will perform a wide range of duties including performing complex investigative procedures; collecting, processing, and analyzing data; and assisting in preparing graphics and reports. The skills expected to successfully perform these duties include basic and advanced molecular biology laboratory skills, organizational skills to plan and coordinate research projects, animal handling skills (including animal husbandry), and biological sample collection.

As the Scientific Assistant you will be required to conduct a range of biological techniques and molecular genetic techniques (e.g., deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) extraction and isolation, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and real-time PCR, sequencing) to prepare and collect data. Performs data analysis and experimental design in consultation with the Principal Investigator (PI); assists others in the laboratory as needed, conducts general laboratory maintenance, and records data. You must keep exact, detailed records of experimental data and protocols and interpret/document findings through spreadsheets, graphs, and reports using computers, software and statistical packages. In addition, you will operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary appointment. This is a temporary position that is renewed on an annual basis. Appointment renewal is dependent continued funding and project needs.

Monthly Salary:

$4,050.92 - $4,390.00 | 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.

Benefits:

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

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.
  
• This position requires excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and with a diverse team of faculty, staff and students.
  
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
  
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs, use a ladder, and be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with zebrafish in a research setting including setting up spawns, exposing embryos, dechorionating embryos, imaging with stereomicroscope and digital camera, quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) including RNA extraction, complementary DNA (cDNA) synthesis, and TaqMan or similar operation.
  

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center

Washington Stormwater Center

Location:

Puyallup, WA

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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.

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

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More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

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







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