Scientific Assistant

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Posting Details

Position Details

Employee Type AP-Administrative Professional
University Title Scientific Assistant
Working Title Scientific Assistant
College/Area College of Arts and Sciences
Department School of Biological Sciences
Department Link School of Biological Sciences
Position Number 51720
Hiring Unit Stable Isotope Core Laboratory
Work Location Pullman
Zip Code 99164
This position is in a Bargaining Unit No
Summary of Duties Assist the laboratory manager for the WSU stable isotope core facility. Help develop innovative approaches and methodologies in stable isotope analyses. Interact with Laboratory Information Management database. Maintain facility web page. Ensure satisfactory operation of specialized research equipment to serve needs of the facility. Train personnel in preparation of samples and equipment usage. Supervise student workers. Maintain lab inventory and make lab orders. Implement laboratory QA/QC and safety protocols. In addition, the incumbent performs routine maintenance on specialized research equipment; analyzes and interprets initial equipment output; and schedules lab resources to process tasks at hand. This position supervises and delegates responsibilities to student workers in the laboratory.
Additional Information The College of Arts and Sciences:
We are the largest academic unit in the WSU system and a powerhouse of research, scholarly, and creative activity.

Comprised of social, natural, and physical sciences, humanities, mathematics, and the arts, the college’s foundational disciplines provide a strong framework for educational and research activities across the institution and fully support the University’s goal to advance knowledge through innovative scholarship and research.

We are united by the spirit of inquiry, dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, and strengthened by our service to the community.

Benefits Package
Competitive benefits available, more details at hrs.wsu.edu/benefits
Appointment Status Temporary
Job Appointment (FTE%) 100%
Position Term in Months 12
Monthly Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Position Qualifications

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.
Additional Requirements -Experience in operation of stable isotope ratio mass spectrometers.
-Experience in interacting with professional users of the facility.
-Computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications -Experience with other environmentally-based equipment.
-Demonstrated Experience with database management.
Will this position require a background check? This position has been designated by the department to require a background check

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 08/16/2017
Close Date 08/30/2017
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
EEO Statement WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVEACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, 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.
Posting Number 20133630P

Applicant Documents

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  1. * The classification requirements for this position are 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 (1) year of the required work experience. Do you meet these classification requirements?
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