Laboratory Technician 1

Washington State University • Puyallup, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, process samples, set up microbiologic assays for the detection of pathogenic bacteria; set up fecal floatation samples for the detection of avian parasites; perform data entry, results entry, and order tests with laboratory information management system (LIMS); and perform routine laboratory maintenance duties such as autoclaving biohazardous waste, restocking supplies, making reagents/media, and general preventative maintenance on equipment. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work overtime and rotate on holidays, if necessary.
• Physical eligibility required for working in a BSL-2 environment. See the following link for more information. https://www.cdc.gov/training/QuickLearns/biosafety/

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of microbiology lab experience
• Familiarity with veterinary medicine
• Experience with medical or laboratory database
• Experience in sterile technique and handling biological specimens

Responsibilities

• Process samples
• Set up microbiologic assays for the detection of pathogenic bacteria
• Set up fecal floatation samples for the detection of avian parasites
• Perform data entry, results entry, and order tests with laboratory information management system (LIMS)
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance duties such as autoclaving biohazardous waste, restocking supplies, making reagents/media, and general preventative maintenance on equipment

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees