Laboratory Technician 1 | Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University’s Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory seeks a Laboratory Technician 1 to perform routine lab procedures in the Sample Receiving section, triaging and routing samples for testing, entering data into the LIMS, and maintaining equipment. This full-time role supports laboratory operations under general supervision.

Candidates should have ASCP-lab assistant certification or two years of relevant lab experience, be eligible for work in a BSL-2 environment, and

Qualifications

• Completion of ASCP-approved course for laboratory assistants OR two years of chemical, clinical, or public health lab experience.
• Training in medical technology or college courses in laboratory sciences may be substituted year for year for experience.
• Physical eligibility required for working in a BSL-2 environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory procedures and triage, examine, prepare, and route samples for testing.
• Enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System and operate/maintain laboratory equipment.
• Interact with WADDL clients, faculty, residents, and laboratory personnel to provide exceptional customer service.

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 25, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

510G-YN_CS_NPS - Laboratory Technician 1

Business Title:

Laboratory Technician 1 | Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity: Under general supervision as a Laboratory Technician 1 within Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL), you will perform routine laboratory procedures and other laboratory work in the Sample Receiving section to support laboratory operations. You will conduct simple and qualitative laboratory work; triage, examine, evaluate, prepare, and route samples for testing; enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System; and operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

In this role, you will interact with WADDL clients, faculty, residents, and laboratory personnel while providing exceptional customer service. Success in this position requires familiarity with basic laboratory practices, equipment, and aseptic techniques. You will also need to be eligible to work within and demonstrate an understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and the laboratory work environment.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $4,004 to $5,376 | Range 44 | 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:

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 detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an approved course by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists for laboratory assistants OR two years of chemical, or clinical or public health laboratory experience. Training in medical technology or education in college with courses in laboratory sciences may be substituted, year for year, for experience.
• Physical eligibility required for working in a Biosafety Lab-2 (BSL-2) environment. See the following link for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/training/QuickLearns/biosafety/
• Ability to rotate holidays as scheduled.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using COFL or similar laboratory information management or electronic medical record system.
• Experience handling biological specimens.
• Exceptional data entry skills, demonstrating speed and accuracy.
• Experience in a medical, healthcare, and/or veterinary laboratory setting.
• Experience providing exceptional customer service.
• Experience/Familiarity with hand-off communication strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to respond constructively to stressful situations and problems.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus

Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory | Washington State University

Area/College: Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab/College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name: WADDL Sample Receiving

Location: Global Animal Health Building-Phase2

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

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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