Scientific Assistant

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: September 14, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1161-YN_ADMINPRO - Scientific Assistant Business Title: Scientific Assistant Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Position Details: The Opportunity: The Brayton lab is seeking a laboratory assistant to aid in the execution of laboratory research and management of lab resources. The lab works on genomics, cell biology, diagnostics and vaccine development for Anaplsma spp. Work will include but is not limited to: DNA isolation, cloning and sequencing (including traditional Sanger sequencing and high throughput genomic sequencing), quantitative PCR, protein isolation and detection, RNAseq, and assistance with animal work (Gene gun immunization). Additionally routine laboratory maintenance and ordering duties will be required. Additional Information: This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible. Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on 8/31/2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $5,397.56 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: 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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation. Required Qualifications: A Bachelors 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 Masters degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline may be substituted for up to one year of the required work experience. The required Bachelors degree must be in biology, microbiology, or a closely related field. Two years of the required work experience must have been performed in a laboratory. Ability to follow pre-established scientific procedures and/or protocols. Willingness to work with animals. Ability to successfully work in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to safely work with potentially infectious material in a safe manner. Be able to safely handle potentially toxic, volatile and corrosive chemicals and/or carcinogenic substances. Knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials, and procedures, and the fundamental laboratory methods relating micro- and cell biology. Experience with eukaryotic cell culture. Knowledge of Bioinformatics; ability to use programs like SNAPgene, CLC Genomics workbench, online tools for DNA and protein analysis. Prior work experience performing standardized laboratory tests according to prescribed procedures; calculating and recording test results; maintaining a clean, sterile, and safe laboratory environment; keeping detailed inventory of materials and samples. Experience working with animals, especially cattle. About Department/College/Area/ Campus - Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology | College of Veterinary Medicine | Washington State University Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine Department Name: Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology Location: Pullman, WA Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter External candidates, upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. 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. Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. 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