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Laboratory Technician 1

Washington State University • Puyallup, WA • 10h ago

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

January 25, 2026

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

Available Title(s):

510G-YNCSNPS - Laboratory Technician 1

Business Title:

Laboratory Technician 1

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

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.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary:

$3,925 to $5,271 | Range 44 (Steps A-M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357-28.

In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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.

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. For additional information, please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Required Qualifications:

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/%20

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu/

Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine

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