Research Laboratory Technician 3
Washington State University

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

December 2, 2024

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):510I-YN_CS_NPS - Laboratory Technician 3Business Title:Research Laboratory Technician 3Employee Type:ClassifiedPosition Details:

Summary of Duties:

Incumbent will independently work under the direction of principal research investigator to perform complex laboratory procedures and technical scientific duties. Involves selection or modification of existing research techniques and databases, analyzing data using bioinformatics, interpreting scientific results, evaluating work performed by students, and maintaining the laboratory. Supervise undergraduate students and assist graduate students and post-doctoral associates in laboratory tasks, analysis and scientific writing.

Job Duties:

Lab Manager | 60%

• Conducts laboratory investigations, experiments and/or research activities, and prepares analyses of findings using a variety of statistical methods.

• Performs analyses of laboratory specimens (such as DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, electrophoreses and other genomic analyses) following established laboratory procedures and records results.

• Consults with research project leaders in developing and implementing laboratory procedures to be used in conducting and evaluating laboratory research experiments.

• Assists supervisor with special studies and training of other staff in sample preparation.

• Uses computer terminal to process analyzed data.

• Gathers, compiles and keeps current genotypic and phenotypic electronic database for the laboratory.

• Prepares reagents, solutions and buffers for genomic tests.

• Uses laboratory equipment, centrifuge, spectrophotometer, analytic balance, ph meters, autoclave; performs routine maintenance on research equipment and laboratory instruments.

• Follows university procedures for bio-hazardous waste and chemical disposal.

• Consults with project leaders in developing laboratory experiments.

• Records and analyzes sample results.

Records and Safety | 20%

• Maintains IACUC records and files reports monthly.

• Direct lab cleaning and maintain records of standard operating procedures, MSDS forms

• Order and maintain laboratory supplies.

• Monitors budget expenditures for assigned projects

Supervision | 15%

• Plans, schedules, assigns, coordinates and assists work of undergraduate students.

• Approves subordinates bi-monthly time records.

• Assists graduate students and post-doctoral associates as needed.

• Performs lab safety orientation for lab members.

• Ensures all team members complete required trainings.

Other Duties | 5%

• Performs other work as required

Required Qualifications:

• Five years of genetics/genomics laboratory experience including one year at a level equivalent to Laboratory Technician 1 or higher. College education involving major study in a laboratory science maybe substituted, year for year, for the required general experience. Completion of a course for laboratory assistants, approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, may be substituted for two years of the required general experience.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Sciences or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated previous diverse experience in molecular biology and knowledge/practical uses of its research techniques.

• Specific expertise in statistical analysis and bioinformatics is preferred but not required.

• Demonstrated experience in scientific writing through peer-reviewed publications.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching in laboratory methods and/or statistical analysis to students.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural Human & Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Animal Sciences

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://ansci.wsu.edu

Monthly Salary:

$2,205.00 - $2,964.50 (Prorated for 50% FTE) | Range 50 | Steps 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 a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf.

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

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Eligible

FTE:

50%

This is a Permanent position.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by December 01, 2024 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 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.

• 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

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