Scientific Assistant Senior

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement plan

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University’s Brayton lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Scientific Assistant Senior to support genomics, cell biology, diagnostics, and vaccine development for Anaplasma spp. The role includes DNA work, qPCR, RNA-seq, protein analyses, and animal work; regular lab maintenance and ordering are required.

The position is full-time and temporary, ending September 30, 2027, with potential renewal based on funding.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline with four years of relevant research experience
• PhD may substitute for up to two years of experience
• Five years of professional lab experience preferred
• Ability to design experiments and analyze results; work independently and in a team
• Hands-on knowledge of Anaplasma species or related rickettsias

Responsibilities

• DNA isolation, cloning and sequencing (Sanger and HTS)
• Quantitative PCR and RNA-seq
• Assistance with animal work and gene gun immunization
• Protein analysis (expression, purification, Westerns, ELISAs, IPs, mass spectrometry)
• Yeast library construction; routine lab maintenance and ordering

Skills

Independent work

Experiment design

Data analysis

Anaplasma knowledge

Education

Master's degree

PhD substitution allowed

Tools

SNAPgene

CLC Genomics Workbench

Sanger sequencing

Job description

**The Opportunity:**As a **Scientific Assistant Senior**, you will aid in the execution of laboratory research and management of lab resources in the **Brayton lab** within **Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology** in the **College of Veterinary Medicine**. The lab works on genomics, cell biology, diagnostics and vaccine development for *Anaplasma*spp. Work will include but is not limited to: DNA isolation, cloning and sequencing (including traditional Sanger sequencing and high throughput genomic sequencing), quantitative PCR, RNAseq, assistance with animal work, Gene gun immunization, protein analysis (Expression, purification, Westerns, ELISAs, IPs, Mass Spectrometry analysis) and yeast library construction. Additionally routine laboratory maintenance and ordering duties will be required**.****Additional Information:**This is a **full-time** (100**%** FTE), **temporary** position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.**Temporary End Date:**This is a temporary position expected to end on **September 30, 2027**. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. **Monthly Salary:**$4,942.10 - $7,569.55 | *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. **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 AP staff and Total Compensation. **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. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.* Five years of professional experience working within a laboratory.* Ability to work independently, design experiments and analyze results.* Ability to work in a team environment.* Hands on knowledge of Anaplasma species (growth and culture).**Preferred Qualifications:*** Good knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials, and procedures and the fundamental laboratory methods relating micro- and cell biology.* Eukaryotic cell culture experience.* Bioinformatics; ability to learn programs like SNAPgene, CLC Genomics workbench, online tools for DNA and protein analysis.* Experience performing standardized laboratory tests according to prescribed procedures; calculating and recording test results; maintaining a clean, sterile, and safe laboratory environment, keeping detailed inventory of materials and samples.* Experience working with animals, cattle experience would be excellent but not required.* Experience with genetic immunization and analysis.* Hands on knowledge of *Anaplasma* species (growth and culture), or related rickettsias.**Position Sponsorship Eligibility:**Not eligible for work visa sponsorship **About Department/College/Area/ Campus** -Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology | College of Veterinary Medicine | Washington State University **Area/College:**College of Veterinary Medicine**Department Name:**Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology**Location:**Pullman, WA **Application Instructions:**Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter* **External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.* **Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.* Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.* Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.**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 MonthWashington 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].