Scientific Assistant
Washington State University

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

November 4, 2024

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

Available Title(s):1161-YN_ADMINPRO - Scientific AssistantBusiness Title:Scientific AssistantEmployee Type:Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Scientific Assistant will perform laboratory and greenhouse research related to characterizing herbicide resistance in weed species. Specific research will require the incumbent to perform molecular techniques (e.g. DNA and RNA extraction, PCR and qPCR) and general greenhouse tasks (e.g. mixing soil, filling pots, sowing seeds, watering, etc.). This research will be performed in collaboration with WSU Department of Crop and Soil Sciences and the USDA-ARS Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research Unit, whose mission is to provide solutions to growers of dryland crops in the Pacific Northwest.

Job Duties

Laboratory and Greenhouse Research | 55%

• Adapts, modifies or develops new procedures to satisfy the needs of the research project.

• Performs and supports a full range of greenhouse and laboratory studies.

• Collect, analyze and interpret research data.

• Searches for literature pertinent to area of research for new procedures or techniques to use in the laboratory or greenhouse.

Supervision of Hourly Workers | 20%

• Manage student/hourly personnel.

• Train student/hourly personnel on proper lab and greenhouse procedures including but not limited to safety, equipment use, sample collection, basic testing, and plot maintenance.

Laboratory and Greenhouse Coordinator |20%

• Conducts general laboratory maintenance and routine care of scientific instrumentation.

• Records and maintains an inventory of relevant laboratory and greenhouse consumables.

• Maintains a safe working environment.

Other Duties | 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

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.

• Must be able to obtain a pesticide license through the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in a molecular biology or plant biology laboratory after completing bachelor's degree.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

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

Department Name:

Crop and Soil Sciences

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA, 99164

Department Link:

https://css.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$3,750.85 - $5,397.56 | Zone 1, Grade 3

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.

For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

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 AP staff visit:

https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

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

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Eligible

FTE:

100%

This is a Temporary position.

This temporary position is set to end one (1) year from start date. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by November 3, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

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 the following required documents to their online application. 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.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

3) Names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers for three (3) professional references

Time Type:Full 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 Vietnam-era, 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 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-DiscriminationWSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

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