Laboratory Technician 1 - Sample Receiving at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington

Job Description:

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

December 2, 2024

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

Available Title(s):510G-YN_CS_NPS - Laboratory Technician 1
Business Title:Laboratory Technician 1 - Sample Receiving
Employee Type:Classified
Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Under general supervision, performs routine laboratory procedures and other laboratory work in the Sample Receiving section of the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL) to support laboratory operations. Conducts simple and qualitative laboratory work, triages, examines, evaluates, prepares, and routes samples for testing, enters data into Laboratory Information Management System, operate and maintain laboratory equipment. Interacts 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. Must have a valid driver's license.

Required Qualifications:

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  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.

  
  


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  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/

  
  


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  Ability to rotate working Saturdays and holidays as scheduled.

  
  


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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 in a medical, healthcare, and/or veterinary laboratory setting.

  
  


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  Experience using COFL or similar laboratory information management or electronic medical record system.

  
  


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  Experience handling biological specimens.

  
  


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  Strong data entry skills, demonstrating speed and accuracy.

  
  


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  Experience providing exceptional customer service.

  
  


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  Experience/Familiarity with Hand-Off Communication Standards.

  
  


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  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to respond constructively to stressful situations and problems.

  
  

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name:

Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$3,811 to $5,117 | Range 44 (Steps A-M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

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 a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit:https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf.

Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime eligible

FTE: 100%

This is a Permanent position.

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 all required documents listed below to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

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  External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

  
  


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  Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Please verify your education and career experience is updated in Workday:
  https://jira.esg.wsu.edu/servicedesk/customer/kb/view/263393319
  

  
  


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  All documents must be attached before submitting the application. The application cannot be edited once submitted.

  
  


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  Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.

  
  


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  Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

  
  


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  Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

  
  

Required Documents:

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  Resumé

  
  


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  Cover Letter, clearly communicating how applicant meets Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications, if applicable.

  
  

Time Type:Full time
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