Scientific Assistant

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Scientific Assistant within the School of Molecular Biosciences, you will perform laboratory research by conducting microbiological and biochemical assays, including bacterial culture, serial dilutions, plating for viable count enumeration, and related biochemical procedures. This position maintains detailed records, ensures quality control, and supports daily laboratory operations. You may supervise and train undergraduate researchers. The Scientific Assistant assists with stability testing and maintains a safe working environment. No journal publications or public presentations on project specifics are expected.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline and three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience.
• A bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, food science, plant pathology or a closely related field is required.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and professional demeanor suited to a focused lab environment.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of hands-on laboratory experience in microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory research by conducting microbiological and biochemical assays, including bacterial culture, serial dilutions, plating for viable count enumeration, and related biochemical procedures.
• Maintain detailed records.
• Ensure quality control.
• Support daily laboratory operations.
• Supervise and train undergraduate researchers.
• Assist with stability testing.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

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: Entry Level