Senior Scientific Assistant - Genomics & Lab Research

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 662,000 - 1,014,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick & vacation leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks a Scientific Assistant Senior to support genomics, cell biology, diagnostics and vaccine development in the Brayton lab within Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology. The role covers DNA isolation, cloning, sequencing, qPCR, RNAseq, and protein analyses, with duties in animal work and lab resource management.

The position is full-time, temporary, through September 30, 2027, with overtime eligibility determined by salary placement and funding.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related science/engineering field and four years of related research experience.
• PhD may substitute for up to two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of laboratory research and management of lab resources.
• Perform DNA isolation, cloning, sequencing, and high-throughput genomic work.
• Conduct quantitative PCR and RNAseq analyses.
• Support animal work and immunization procedures; protein analysis and mass spectrometry.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, order supplies, and manage inventory.

Skills

DNA isolation

Cloning & sequencing

qPCR

RNAseq

Animal work assistance

Protein analysis

Mass spectrometry

Lab management

Team collaboration

Experiment design

Education

Master's degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline

PhD in a scientific or engineering field (substitution for experience)

Five years of professional lab experience

Tools

SNAPgene

CLC Genomics Workbench

Job description

Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks a Scientific Assistant Senior to support genomics, cell biology, diagnostics and vaccine development in the Brayton lab within Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology. The role covers DNA isolation, cloning, sequencing, qPCR, RNAseq, and protein analyses, with duties in animal work and lab resource management.

The position is full-time, temporary, through September 30, 2027, with overtime eligibility determined by salary placement and funding.