"Microbiologist 2"

Microbiologist 2

Posted: 29-Jan-26

Location: Puyallup, Washington

Type: Full-time

Categories: Academic/Faculty, Biological/Biomedical Sciences

Internal Number: 6885546

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: February 15, 2026

Available Title(s): 515K-YN_CS_NPS - Microbiologist 2

Business Title: Microbiologist 2

Employee Type: Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Under general supervision, performs accurate and timely testing in multiple microbiological sub-disciplinaries that include microbiology (bacteriology, mycology), immunodiagnostics/serology, and molecular diagnostics (PCR) to support client centric avian health and food safety surveillance and diagnostic testing. Responsibilities include sample processing, assay execution, troubleshooting, laboratory quality assurance/ quality control, test reporting, and participation in assay development. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 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: $5,011 to $6,735 | Range 54 (Steps A-M)

In accordance with WAC 357-28, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position...

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree with a major in microbiology or a major in another laboratory science provided that at least 20 semester or 30 quarter credit hours in microbiology are included AND two years of professional experience in a microbiology laboratory...
• Ability to work Monday through Friday.
• Ability to work rotating Holidays and weekends as necessary.
• Must not have routine exposure to avian species...
• Physical eligibility required for working in a BSL-2 environment...

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in microbiology or closely related field of study.
• Work experience with medical or laboratory data base(s).
• Experience handling biological specimens.
• Experience in sterile technique.
• Experience working with zoonotic agents...
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in isolation of DNA/ RNA...

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name: Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab - Puyallup Branch

Location: Puyallup, WA 98371

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents... 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter