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Location

Spokane, WA | United States

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Job description

Scientific Assistant

Available Title(s):
1161-YN_ADMINPRO - Scientific Assistant

Business Title:
Scientific Assistant

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

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

This position provides professional level research support to the Principal Investigators (PIs) in the Sun lab and the Roberts lab in the study of the role of neural G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) in the regulation of reproduction and immune homeostasis in C. elegans and other projects.

The Scientific Assistant is expected to perform complex lab research. Performs laboratory research including the design of research approaches and identifying and defining research problems, collect, analyze and interpret research data while ensuring quality control, make improvements to techniques and interpretation. The position will also write reports and journal publications. The SA will manage and maintain daily laboratory operations, conducting laboratory maintenance and care of scientific instrumentation to ensure a safe working environment.

*This is a fixed term position; expected to end one year from date of hire. Position renewal will be contingent upon funding and/or need for extension.

Essential Job Functions:

65% Research

15% Data and Research Project Management

10% Laboratory Operations

5% Supervision and Training

5% Other

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 with text and data processing software.
• Experience with collecting and recording data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience in reproduction and/or neuroimmunology and/or working with C. elegans.

Additional Information:



Area/College : Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Department Name : Department of Translational Medicine & Physiology

City, State, Zip : Spokane, WA

Department Link : ; Department of Translational Medicine & Physiology



Monthly Salary: Minimum: $3,750.85, Midpoint: $4,574.21, Maximum: $5,397.56; commensurate with qualifications and experience.


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 candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: .


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 AP staff visit: .


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Overtime Eligibility: Eligible

FTE: 100%


This is a Temporary position.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end one year after date of hire. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.



Screening and Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by March 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m .



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.



Application Instructions:


Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

External candidates , please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Internal candidates , please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.






Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.


Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.


WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, 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 [email protected] .



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