Washington State University

Available Title(s):

323J-YN_CS_NPS - Research Technologist 3

Business Title:

Research Technologist 3

Employee Type:

Classified

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Washington State University (WSU) Center for Reproductive Biology (CRB) is one of the largest reproductive biology centers in the world. The center provides opportunities for investigators to collaborate, learn from one another, and advance the understanding of reproductive biology, developmental biology, and associated diseases.

As the Research Technologist 3 you will work with a collaborative Genomics Initiative team to identify, develop, test, and implement methods for inducing superovulation, culture of embryos, and genetic modifications of embryos from traditional and non-traditional small animal models. In addition to assisting in designing research protocols, planning, and organizing research project logistics, and analyzing results, you will assist in the management of mouse/rat breeding colonies and generation of gene edited research models. Individual is actively involved in lab meetings and presentation of completed scientific work.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of technology or science and two years experience as a Research Technologist, or equivalent; OR an advanced Degree in an appropriate scientific field; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Experience performing professional-level work with scientific research protocols which demonstrates knowledge of research methodologies, protocols, and procedures.
• Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory.
• Experience working with laboratory animals.
• Excellent organizational and laboratory management skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow laboratory standard operating procedures and other regulatory protocols with consistency and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work as collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with preparing and administering hormones to mice and rats.
• Experience handling rodents and performing routine procedures/surgeries.
• Knowledge in the maintenance of rodent breeding colonies.
• Experience with following biosecurity protocols.
• Ability to learn to use specialized equipment.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name:

Center for Reproductive Biology- Animal Production Core

Department Link:

https://vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/center-for-reproductive-biology/

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Monthly Salary:

$3,700 to $4,968 | Range 44 (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/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf .

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

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime eligible.

FTE:

100%

This is a Permanent position.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Monday, May 27, 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
• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON 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.

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