Job Information
Washington State University Microbiologist 1 in Pullman, Washington
Microbiologist 1
Available Title(s):
515J-YNCSNPS - Microbiologist 1
Business Title:
Microbiologist 1
Employee Type:
Classified
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
Under general supervision, independently performs routine and qualitative clinical laboratory assays, processes samples for viral culture, prepare and verifies the quality of reagents and media data entry of test results and control charts, demonstrates and trains timeslips in basic laboratory skills, verifies the quality of reagents and media, and performs other laboratory work in support of microbiologists and faculty. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.
Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, zoology, or a related science; OR equivalent education/experience
• Ability to work weekends and/or holidays during high volume testing periods.
• Rotate on weekend duty/holidays as scheduled.
• Physical eligibility required for working in a BSL-2 environment. See the following link for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/training/QuickLearns/biosafety/
Preferred Qualifications:
• Education to include at least 20 semester credit hours or 30 quarter credit hours in microbiology, molecular biology or virology.
• Work experience reading and using light microscopy, fish tissue processing, and using laboratory SOP's.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name:
Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL)
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link:
https://waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary:
$4,282 to $5,756 | Range 50 (Steps A-M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://https:/app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=357-28OR applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf.
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