Laboratory Technician 1

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The Opportunity:

Under general supervision process samples set up microbiologic assays for the detection of pathogenic bacteria; set up fecal floatation samples for the detection of avian parasites; perform data entry results entry and order tests with laboratory information management system (LIMS); and perform routine laboratory maintenance duties such as autoclaving biohazardous waste restocking supplies making reagents/media and general preventative maintenance on equipment. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary:

$3925 to $5271 Range 44 (Steps A-M) Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

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 Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an approved course* for laboratory assistants OR two years of chemical or clinical or public health laboratory experience. Training in medical technology or education in college with courses in laboratory sciences may be substituted year for year for experience. *Course approved by American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

• Ability to work overtime and rotate on holidays if necessary.

• Physical eligibility required for working in aBSL-2 environment. See the following link for more information. Qualifications:

  • One or more years of microbiology lab experience

  • Familiarity with veterinary medicine

  • Experience with medical or laboratory database

  • Experience in sterile technique and handling biological specimens

  
  Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
  
  About Department/College/Area/ Campus - College of Veterinary Medicine
  Department Name: Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory - Puyallup
  Location: 2607 W Pioneer Puyallup WA 98371
  
  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

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  • 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

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