Electron Microscope Technician | Franceschi Microscopy & Imaging Center (FMIC)

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Paid holidays

Insurance package (medical,dental,life

Disability insurance

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University’s Franceschi Microscopy & Imaging Center seeks an Electron Microscope Technician to support observation, imaging, and ultrastructural study of specimens. You will assist users, teach, and help develop new methods on the WSU Pullman campus.

This full-time, on-site role offers a monthly salary of $5,111–$6,870 and a benefits package including paid leave, holidays, health/dental/life insurance, retirement, and tuition waiver.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field and two years of electron microscopy laboratory experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with electron or confocal microscopy preferred.
• Ability to supervise and mentor students and post-doctoral fellows.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electron microscopy techniques for independent examination of materials.
• Serve as technical consultant to faculty and investigators with diagnostic problems or research projects.
• Develop and apply new techniques or procedures applicable to diagnostic ultrastructural pathology or research.
• Direct and instruct post-doctoral fellows, students and student helpers.

Skills

Electron microscopy experience

Teaching/mentoring

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science-related field

Master’s or PhD in life sciences/engineering/material sciences

Tools

Electron microscope equipment

Confocal microscopy equipment

Job description

Franceschi Microscopy & Imaging Center (FMIC) - Electron Microscope Technician

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: October 18, 2026. If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

The Franceschi Microscopy & Imaging Center (FMIC) is a centralized research and educational facility housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and available to all Washington State University (WSU) researchers for the observation, imaging, and ultrastructural study of biological and non-biological specimens. Founded in 1962, the Center is one of the oldest in the United States. The Center provides a safe, fully-equipped laboratory complex for specimen preparation for both light and electron microscopy. Some experience in electron or confocal microscopy is expected, but we encourage applicants from the life sciences and engineering/material science disciplines to apply. We are looking for an Electron Microscope Technician to join our team. You will help and teach users, develop new methods, and take care of our equipment. The FMIC has a long history of providing research support and student training.

Duties

• Performing and applying advanced, specialized electron microscopy techniques making independent examination of material.
• Serving as technical consultant to faculty and investigators with diagnostic problems or research projects.
• Developing and applying new techniques or procedures applicable to diagnostic ultrastructural pathology or research.
• Direct the work of, and instruct, post-doctoral fellows, students, or student helpers.

Additional Information

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. This position works on-site/in-person at the WSU campus in Pullman, WA.

Monthly Salary: $5,111 to $6,870 | Range 54 | Steps A - M. Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee tuition waiver

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field which includes coursework in such areas as chemistry, biology, geology, natural sciences, or related sciences, AND two years of experience in an electron microscopy laboratory; OR equivalent education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in a life sciences/engineering/material sciences discipline.

About the Franceschi Microscopy & Imaging Center

About Department: School of Biological Sciences. About the College: College of Arts & Sciences.

Location: Pullman, WA.

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.

Eligibility

• 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 [e-mail].

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