Laboratory Technician 1 - Puyallup
Location: Puyallup, WA
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Time Left to Apply: End Date: October 28, 2024 (15 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R-12555
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: October 28, 2024
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
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.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of an approved course for laboratory assistants OR two years of chemical, 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 weekend duty/holidays, if necessary.
- Physical eligibility required for working in a BSL-2 environment.
Preferred 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.
Additional Information:
Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name: Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab - Puyallup
City, State, Zip: Puyallup, WA 98371
Department Link: https://waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu/
Monthly Salary: $3,811 to $5,117 | Range 44(Steps A-M)
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: 2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf.
Find total compensation here: total-compensation.
Overtime Eligibility: Overtime eligible.
FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
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:
- Resumé
- Cover Letter clearly communicating how applicant meets Required Qualifications and if applicable, Preferred Qualifications.
Time Type: Full time
Position Term: 12 Month
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Notice of Non-Discrimination: WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.
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