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Washington State University Research Technologist 3, School of the Environment, Vancouver Campus in Pullman, Washington
Research Technologist 3, School of the Environment, Vancouver Campus Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: November 1, 2024 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 323J-YNCSNPS - Research Technologist 3 Business Title: Research Technologist 3, School of the Environment, Vancouver Campus Employee Type: Classified Position Details: Research Technologist 3, School of the Environment, Vancouver Campus The School of Environment is looking for a chemist for Dr. Marc Kramer's laboratory research. Summary of Duties: The Research Technician 3 is under general direction to conduct scientific experiments, soil chemical extraction procedures, instrumentation QC/QA maintenance, verification and validation as well as optimization of analytical chemistry techniques. Maintain a variety of scientific instruments. Develop end-to-end incoming and outgoing sample processing and verification and validation procedures on all existing and newly emerging techniques. 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. • Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/safety-policies-procedures-manual/sppm-7-10/#four_3and departmental driving standards. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience running analytic instrumentation (ICP, TOC/TON, Stable Isotopes, spectroscopy). • Experience performing soil extraction procedures. • Familiarity with QC/QA procedures and analytical chemistry benchmark metric indices and implementation. Essential Duties: 75% Laboratory Research 20% Laboratory Maintenance 5% Other duties as assigned Application instructions: Applicants must attach a resume, cover letter and a contributions to equity statement at the time of application. Please read the entire posting description and follow the instructions below to apply. Additional Information: Area/College: Washington State University Vancouver Department Name: School of the Environment, College of Arts and Sciences City, State, Zip: Vancouver, WA 98686 Department Link: https://cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/ https://cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/science-graduate-programs Work Location and Schedule: This position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work assignments. Monthly Salary: $3,811 to $4,987 Step A-L, Range R-44. Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. Benefits: WSU offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package including up to 49 days off per year through paid holidays/sick leave/annual leave, a choice of retirement plans, medical/dental/vision, basic life and long-term disability insurance, and an employee tuition waiver program. For information including a 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 Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/. FTE: 100% Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by November 10, 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 co