This position is not eligible for WSU student employment.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under direct supervision, this temporary position (August – December) performs routine laboratory tasks such as organizing biological samples, reviewing submission forms and preparing samples for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing. Must meet physical eligibility requirements for working in a BioSafety Level-2 (BSL-2) environment.
Primary Tasks:
- Organize Samples: Ensure proper handling and organization of all specimens.
- Review Submissions: Assist in reviewing and processing submissions for testing.
- Cut and Trim Tissues: Prepare submitted tissues for CWD testing. (90%)
- Diagnostic Support: Perform various tasks related to the diagnostics of CWD.
- May perform simple, routine, and repetitive laboratory tests and procedures as directed.
Scheduling Requirements:
- Shifts may vary but must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours weekly between August through December. Shifts will be during WADDL business hours: Monday – Friday, between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, up to full time during peak season.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of basic duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Skill in planning and developing single or multiple job tasks.
- Skill in carrying out clearly defined procedures.
- Ability to prioritize and arrange job assignments.
- Ability to use common sense approaches, and make prudent and sound decisions.
- Knowledge of complex work processes.
- Ability to reason logically
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively interact with people in a positive manner.
- Ability to apply technical knowledge.
- Ability to apply information in stressful situations.
- Ability to deal simultaneously with several problems.
- Ability to comprehend complex problems and reach reasonable conclusions
- Ability to use mental skills to recall, analyze, and organize information and make complex decisions.
Mental Requirements
- Ability to reason logically.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using standard English; effectively interacts with people in a positive manner.
- Ability to apply technical knowledge.
- Ability to apply information in stressful situations.
- Ability to deal simultaneously with several problems.
- Ability to comprehend complex problems and reach reasonable conclusions.
- Ability to use mental skills to recall, analyze, and organize information and make complex decisions.
Work Conditions
- Most work is conducted in a BSL-2 laboratory environment, but interactions in employee workplaces are periodically necessary.
- Conditions may include exposure to chemicals and biohazardous materials.
Physical Requirements
- May require light lifting up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to use hand(s) for repetitive work: single grasping, pushing & pulling and fine manipulation on a daily basis.
- Speech, visual and hearing abilities that are sufficient to read and view written materials and effectively communicate and interact with WSU staff and the public – both in person and over the telephone.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year’s experience as a Laboratory Assistant 1.
Position Specific Requirements
- Ability to work non-standards hours and, potentially, on holidays.
- Must meet eligibility requirements for working in a BioSafety Level-2 (BSL-2) environment. See the following link for more information. https://www.cdc.gov/training/QuickLearns/biosafety/
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in sterile technique and handling biological specimens
Washington State University provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.09 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Pullman, WA 99164 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pullman, WA 99164: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
