Scientific Assistant Senior

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University seeks a Scientific Assistant Senior to manage day-to-day operations of the Tissue culture and Therapy services program within the Clean Plant Center Northwest. You will report to the CPCNW Director and collaborate with managers to ensure efficient flow of material through the virus elimination process.

Responsibilities include performing virus elimination protocols on infected plants, developing and implementing new procedures, supervising staff, and managing

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline and four (4) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience.
• A PhD may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
• Four (4) years of professional experience in plant tissue culture or related methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Tissue culture and Therapy services program.
• Perform virus elimination protocols on infected plants and optimize procedures.
• Supervise staff and manage inventory.
• Publish and present findings; collaborate with CPCNW managers.

Skills

Virus elimination

Tissue culture

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Education

Master's degree

PhD substitution allowed

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Scientific Assistant Senior will manage the day-to-day operations of the Tissue culture and Therapy services program within the Clean Plant Center Northwest ( CPCNW ), reporting to the CPCNW Director, and working with the CPCNW Business, Diagnostic, and Production Managers to ensure an efficient flow of material through the virus elimination process.

This position will be responsible for performing virus elimination protocols on infected plants (fruit trees, grapevines and hops), developing, optimizing and implementing new virus elimination procedures, publishing and presenting findings, supervising staff, and managing inventory.

Additional Information

Appointment Status

Appointment Status Temporary

Job Appointment (FTE%)

100%

Position Term in Months

Position Term in Months 12

Monthly Salary

Monthly Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Position Qualifications

Required Qualifications

A Master’s degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline and four (4) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience. A PhD in a scientific or engineering field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required work experience.

Additional Requirements

Four (4) years of professional experience in plant tissue culture and/or related methods or a PhD in Plant Pathology or Horticulture with two (2) years of professional experience.

Two (2) years of demonstrated effective supervisory experience.

Familiarity with standard laboratory operating procedures.

Knowledge of general principles of scientific process.

Intermediate level software skills including the use of Microsoft Office; spreadsheets and word processing tools.

Must have, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.

Will this position require a background check?

Will this position require a background check? Will this position require a background check? This position has been designated by the department to require a background check

Open Date

Open Date 05/14/2018

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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 veterans, 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 [e-mail].

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Reference Contact Info

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * The classification requirements for this position are a Master’s degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline AND four (4) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience. A PhD in a scientific or engineering field may be substituted for up to two (2) years or the required work experience. Do you meet these classification requirements?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have, or can you obtain by time of hire, a valid Driver's License?
  • Yes – Issued by the State of Washington
  • Yes – Issued by the State of Idaho
  • Yes – Issued by another State
  • No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • WSU Website
  • Personal Contact/Referral
  • Career Fair
  • Professional Journal/Association
  • Newspaper
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  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
  • Indeed.com
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • State of Washington WorkSource
  • Workplace Diversity
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Contact

139 French Administration Building
Pullman, WA 99164-1014
509-335-4521
[e-mail]