Scientific Assistant at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington

Job Description:

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

December 1, 2024

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):1161-YN_ADMINPRO - Scientific Assistant
Business Title:Scientific Assistant
Employee Type:Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Scientific Assistant with the Laboratory for Atmospheric Research (LAR), you will in assemble and deploy field samplers for soil flux measurements, collect and analyze samples from off-campus agricultural field trials, and composting experiments at the WSU Compost Pilot Plant. You will organize data, help run the composting pilot plant, and collaborate with students and other researchers. Additionally, you will support safety protocols for both field and laboratory work. Your work will be based in the PACCAR building on the Pullman campus, with occasional travel to the agricultural field near Tekoa, WA.

Required Qualifications:

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  A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline and progressively responsible related professional research experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. A Master's degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline may be substituted for up to one year of the required work experience.

  
  


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  B.Sc. degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline.

  
  


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  Willingness to travel to field locations when needed.

  
  


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  Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

  
  


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  Good organizational and communication skills.

  
  


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  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:

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  Experience with field measurement work and meteorological instrumentation.

  
  


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  Experience with Campbell Scientific data loggers.

  
  


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  Experience with trace gas measurements.

  
  


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  Experience working in a laboratory and familiarity with basic laboratory safety.

  
  

Additional Information:

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Department Name: Civil and Environmental Engineering

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163

Department Link: Civil and Environmental Engineering | Washington State University (wsu.edu)

Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $4,500 | 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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation.

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility: This position is overtime eligible.

FTE: 100%

This is a temporary position.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on December 31, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

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.

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.



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  Resume

  
  


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  Cover letter

  
  


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  References

  
  

Time Type:Full time
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