Scientific Assistant or Research Intern-Fuchs Laboratory
Washington State University

Available Title(s):

1161-YN_ADMINPRO - Scientific Assistant

Business Title:

Scientific Assistant or Research Intern-Fuchs Laboratory

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The candidate will receive technical training relevant for the project including training to perform rodent surgeries, operant conditioning, optogenetics, and other procedures as dictated by the candidate's interests. The candidate will be responsible for lab safety and regulatory compliance and general lab maintenance activities, including ordering of lab supplies, lab organization, and rat colony maintenance.

For Scientific Assistant rank, duties above will be relevant. Expectation is this position will be more independent.

For Research Intern rank, more of the skills and techniques will be taught. Expectation is this position will have more direct supervision while learning techniques and skills.

Scientific Assistant

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Chemistry, or Bioengineering.

• Experience with sterile surgical procedures, immunohistochemistry, and/or rodent behavior.

• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.

Research Intern

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing professional-level work with scientific or clinical research protocols. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory; interviewing experience; excellent organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree

• One year experience in relevant research field of study

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name:

Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164-7620

Department Link:

https://vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/integrative-physiology-and-neuroscience/

Monthly Salary:

$3,500 - $5,400 | Pay will be dependent on years of experience and technical skills.

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: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

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: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime eligible.

FTE: 100%

This is a Temporary Position expected to end on May 31, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

The posting close date has been extended; Applicants must now submit their completed application by Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST.

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:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

• 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.

• All documents must be attached before submitting the application. The application cannot be edited once submitted.

• Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.

• Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

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

Required Documents:

• Cover letter stating which rank you are applying for

• Curriculum vitae

• Names and contact information for three professional references

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 hrs@wsu.edu.

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