Scientific Assistant
Scientific Assistant
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$ 3038 - 3371
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
April 16 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1161YNADMINPRO Scientific AssistantBusiness Title:
Scientific AssistantEmployee Type:
Admin. Professional (Fixed Term)Position Details:
Summary of Duties
The Scientific Assistant will work in the laboratory and field under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) to carry out research on little cherry Xdisease and/or other systemic pathogens affecting fruit trees in the Pacific Northwest.
The incumbent will be expected to assist in the development and of field and laboratory experiments including but not exclusive to plot establishment and maintenance sample collection and processing molecular and other diagnostics and genetic/proteomic research. The employee will collect and record data prepare reports for the PIs and collaborators and will be expected to aid in the preparation of data for publication.
Where necessary they oversee the activities of hourly employees and will be expected to be able to travel instate to field sites to support the Prosser and Wenatchee research centers. Finally they will work cooperatively within the program communicating effectively with fellow researchers and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
A Bachelors 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 yearforyear basis. A Masters degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline may be substituted for up to one year of the required work experience.
Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance withSPPM 7.10and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in plant insect and plant pathogen detection and diagnosis.
Experience with little cherry / Xdisease pathogens and diseases.
Additional Information:
This is a part time 75 FTE) This position is overtime eligible.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end twelve months after the hire date. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary: $3038.19 $3371.65 75 FTE) 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 candidates 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.
College: College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name:Clean Plant Center Northwest (CPCNW)
City State Zip: Prosser WA 99350
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 businessrelated need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Part timePosition Term:
12 MonthWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities women special disabled veterans veterans of the Vietnamera 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 nonU.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:(v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers:; TDD Callers:(f) or .
Notice of NonDiscrimination
WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSUs policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.
Employment Type
Part-Time
