Scientific Assistant

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

Business Title:
Scientific Assistant

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

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will provide experienced assistance for the CDC Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) grant-funded partnership with WA PHL 'Pathogen Genomics Center of Excellence' (PGCoE) by assisting the Scientific Laboratory Manager, current Scientific Assistant, and the Principal Investigators of the project within the Molecular Diagnostics section of the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL). Your duties will include: networking with PHL partners; assisting with the validation of PGCoE-developed pathogen surveillance paradigm, molecular and bioinformatic methods implemented into WADDL; participation in PHL led training events; development and maintenance of campus-based, WADDL-owned high-performance computing environment; curation of project next-generation sequencing (NGS) data; development of SOPs for NGS; analyzing experimental results and participating in preparing scientific information for publication. You will adhere to standard operating procedures (SOP) and protocols, conduct molecular diagnostics tests as required and participate in molecular diagnostics research and development efforts. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), project position. This position is overtime eligible.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on 9/29/2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $3,750.00 - $5,400.00 | 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.

Required Qualifications:

1. 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.

2. 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

2. Master's or PhD degree in Molecular Biosciences or Computational Biology field.

3. One year laboratory experience.

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

5. Excellent organizational and project management skills.

6. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in:

• isolation of DNA and RNA from tissue and body fluids/samples;
  
• quality and quantity evaluation of extracted nucleic acids using capillary electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and fluorimetry;
  
• use of PCR in identification of microbial agents;
  
• library preparation and sample multiplexing for Next Generation Sequencing, using Illumina and Oxford Nanopore technologies.
  

7. Demonstrated knowledge of Next-generation Sequencing Bioinformatics and a fundamental understanding of command line computing.

8. Familiarity with data visualization software and one or more of the following coding languages: Python, R, BASH, perl.

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

10. Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office suite.

11. Excellent oral and written communications skills.

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

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.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu/

Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name: Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL)
Location: Pullman, WA 99164

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.

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