Laboratory Assistant 2

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Assistant 2, you will perform a variety of laboratory support procedures with minimal supervision. You will manage lab waste and research materials according to their hazardous components, oversee department space, and operate complex equipment that involves high pressure and extremely hot steam, caustic chemicals, and other hazardous materials. In this role, you will serve as a central communication hub between key university departments—including Environmental Health & Safety, University Stores, Surplus Stores, Central Receiving, and Waste Management—and you will use these relationships to educate VMP researchers on proper purchasing procedures for various tasks to ensure compliance with university, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

• One year’s experience as a Laboratory Assistant 1 OR equivalent education/experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with an emphasis on clarity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of laboratory support procedures with minimal supervision.
• Manage lab waste and research materials according to their hazardous components.
• Oversee department space.
• Operate complex equipment that involves high pressure and extremely hot steam, caustic chemicals, and other hazardous materials.
• Serve as a central communication hub between key university departments (Environmental Health & Safety, University Stores, Surplus Stores, Central Receiving, and Waste Management).
• Educate VMP researchers on proper purchasing procedures for various tasks to ensure compliance with university, state, and local regulations.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed