"Laboratory Technician 1"

Laboratory Technician 1

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: January 19, 2026

Available Title(s): 510G-YN_CS_NPS - Laboratory Technician 1

Business Title: Laboratory Technician 1

Employee Type: Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Under general supervision, you will perform routine laboratory procedures and other laboratory work in the Sample Receiving section of the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL) to support laboratory operations. You will conduct simple and qualitative laboratory work, triage, examine, evaluate, prepare, and route samples for testing, enter data into Laboratory Information Management System, operate and maintain laboratory equipment. You will interact with WADDL clients, faculty, residents and lab personnel, providing exceptional customer service. Familiarity with basic laboratory practices, equipment, and aseptic techniques is essential. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required. You must have a valid driver's license.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $3,925 to $5,271 | Range 44 (Steps A - M) | 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* 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. *Course approved by American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
• 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: College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name: Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL)

Location: Global Animal Health 2 Building, 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