Research Associate

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 55.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The Institute of Biological Chemistry at Washington State University in Pullman, WA invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Research Associate appointment focused on evaluation and certification of heat resilience in wheat. 90% research and 10% administrative duties will drive our lively plant genetics program.

Responsibilities include design and production of Greengate modules, CRISPR-Cas9 knockouts, transgenic plants, genotyping, protein production, interaction assays, and data

Qualificações

• PhD degree in genetics.
• Strong genetics and cell biology experience in plant systems.
• Extensive Greengate cloning and CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing expertise.
• Experience with transgenic plants, genotyping, protein production and interaction assays.
• Publication record in relevant fields.

Responsabilidades

• Design and perform research (90%); 10% administration.
• Design and production of Greengate modules and constructs.
• CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing and transgenic plant production.
• Genotyping and phenotyping of mutants and transgenic plants.
• Protein production and protein–protein interaction assays.
• Operate liquid handling robotics and confocal microscopy.
• Data analysis and manuscript writing.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Manage laboratory operations.

Conhecimentos

Genetics expertise

Cell biology experience

CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing

Protein expression & purification

Molecular biology & biochemistry

Formação

PhD in Genetics

Ferramentas

Greengate cloning system

Liquid handling robotics

Descrição da vaga

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: November 16, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s): 305-YN_FACULTY - Research Associate

Business Title: Research Associate

Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Term: 9 Month

Position Details

The Opportunity: The Institute of Biological Chemistry (IBC) C ollege of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Research Associate appointment in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in Evaluation and certification of heat resilience in wheat.

Job duties

• 90% research and 10% administration.
• Design and production of Greengate modules and constructs.
• Design and production of CRISPR-Cas9 gene knockouts.
• Production of transgenic plats.
• Genotyping and phenotyping of mutants and transgenic plants.
• Production of recombinant proteins.
• Protein-protein interaction assays.
• Operation of liquid handling robot.
• Confocal microscopy.
• Image analysis.
• Data analysis and writing manuscripts.
• Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Managing laboratory.

Additional Information

Annual Salary: $50,000 - $55,000, Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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.

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.

• 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

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree in genetics.
• Very strong expertise in genetics and cell biology with relevance to plant systems.
• Extensive expertise in Greengate cloning system including construct design, production of modules, and assembly; CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing; production of transgenic plants; genotyping; protein production; protein-protein interaction assays; and liquid handling robotics.
• Skills in preparation and characterization of antibodies, protein expression, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
• Strong publication record in the relevant to the position areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in light microscopy and image analysis.
• Experience with lab organizational and management.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

WSU is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located in every county in Washington, and online degree programs are offered worldwide. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and accountability, continual enhancement of research and educational endeavors are at the core of WSU's strategic priorities .

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, HUMAN, AND NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES (CAHNRS) :

CAHNRS at Washington State University is an expansive and diverse college that includes 13 academic units, three extension program units, four research and extension centers distributed across the state, 18 subject matter centers, and one tribal and 39 county extension offices. CAHNRS fosters disciplines that serve at the interface of scientific discovery and its application to the advancement of society and improvement of the human experience. Our mission is to provide global leadership in discovering, accessing, and disseminating knowledge that contributes to producing a safe, abundant food and fiber supply; promotes the well-being of individuals, families, and communities; enhances sustainability of agricultural and economic systems; and promotes stewardship of natural resources and ecological systems. CAHNRS personnel embrace the opportunity to fulfill the university's land-grant mission by making groundbreaking research discoveries, by delivering relevant, progressive extension programs that synergistically generate outcomes that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Washington State, as well as for people around the globe. For more information, visit http://cahnrs.wsu.edu .

INSTITUTE of BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY

The Institute of Biological Chemistry's mission is to discover the mechanisms underlying plant form and function, from molecules to whole organisms; translate scientific discoveries into innovations for sustainable foods, chemi