"Microbiologist 1"

Microbiologist 1

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: December 8, 2025

Available Title(s): 515J-YN_CS_NPS - Microbiologist 1

Business Title: Microbiologist 1

Employee Type: Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Under general supervision, this position extracts DNA or RNA from a variety of sample types and performs diagnostic assays including PCR, RT-PCR, and Real-Time PCR; Assists in new test development; Enters data into Laboratory Information Management System; follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conforms to Quality Assurance standard; provides assistance to the faculty member(s) and manager in charge of the Molecular Diagnostics section of WADDL. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 & 3 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $4,542 to $6,107 | Range 50 (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:

• A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, zoology, or a related science OR Equivalent education/experience.
• Physical eligibility required for working in a BSL-2 & 3 environment. See the following link for more information. https://www.cdc.gov/training/QuickLearns/biosafety/
• Must be able to and willing to work overtime and possibly travel to perform field work in the event of a disease outbreak.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry or a related science field.
• Experience in diagnostic microbiology laboratory.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in isolation of DNA from tissue and body fluids/samples, followed by PCR.
• Experience working with zoonotic agents in appropriate biosafety levels.
• Knowledge of infectious diseases.
• Experience using COFL or similar laboratory information management or electronic medical record system.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

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

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 Month