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Scientific Assistant Senior - Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology

Washington State University

Pullman, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Cell Cultures, Cloning, Communication Skills, Construction, DNA, Eukaryotic, Experiment Design, Funding, Genomics, High Throughput, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Testing, Law Enforcement, Mass Spectrometry, Microbiology, Pathology, Real-time PCR (qPCR), Research Laboratory, Security Clearance, Team Player, Testing, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, Veterinary Medicine
LOCATION
Pullman, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Scientific Assistant Senior - Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
April 5, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
1160-YN_ADMINPRO - Scientific Assistant Senior

Business Title:
Scientific Assistant Senior - Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Scientific Assistant Senior for the Brayton lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine, you will 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. Your work will include but is not limited to: DNA isolation, cloning and sequencing (including traditional Sanger sequencing and high throughput genomic sequencing), quantitative PCR, RNAseq, assistance with animal work, Gene gun immunization, protein analysis (Expression, purification, Westerns, ELISAs, IPs, Mass Spectrometry analysis) and yeast library construction. Additionally, this role includes routine laboratory maintenance and ordering duties.

Additional Information:

This is a full (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on April 4, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary:

$5,416.67 - $6,250.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's 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 https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline and four (4) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience. A PhD in a scientific or engineering field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.

• Five years of professional experience working within a laboratory.

• Ability to work independently, design experiments and analyze results.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Hands on knowledge of Anaplasma species (growth and culture).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials, and procedures and the fundamental laboratory methods relating micro- and cell biology.

• Eukaryotic cell culture experience.

• Bioinformatics; ability to learn programs like SNAPgene, CLC Genomics workbench, online tools for DNA and protein analysis.

• 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, cattle experience would be excellent, but not required.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/Campus:

https://vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/veterinary-microbiology-and-pathology/

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) Curriculum Vitae
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, https://jira.esg.wsu.edu/servicedesk/customer/kb/view/156962755. 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 https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=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.

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 https://hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fccr.wsu.edu%2Fnotice-of-nondiscrimination%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cadelyn.hamrick%40wsu.edu%7C11675b5cb47246cf7e3c08dd76d243e7%7Cb52be471f7f147b4a8790c799bb53db5%7C0%7C0%7C638797367640010612%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5ods%2FDN0Y4m8mef6Ap1x9c%2FqO17%2F5Wsfw7zJIwfbh%2Fk%3D&reserved=0

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7009336

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