Scientific Assistant or Research Intern-Fuchs Laboratory

 

Available Title(s):

1161-YN_ADMINPRO - Scientific Assistant

 

Business Title:

Scientific Assistant or Research Intern-Fuchs Laboratory

 

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

 

Time Type:

Full time

 

Position Term:

12 Month

 

Position Details:

 

Summary of Duties:

 

The candidate will receive technical training relevant for the project including training to perform rodent surgeries, operant conditioning, optogenetics, and other procedures as dictated by the candidate's interests. The candidate will be responsible for lab safety and regulatory compliance and general lab maintenance activities, including ordering of lab supplies, lab organization, and rat colony maintenance.

 

For Scientific Assistant rank, duties above will be relevant. Expectation is this position will be more independent.

 

For Research Intern rank, more of the skills and techniques will be taught. Expectation is this position will have more direct supervision while learning techniques and skills.

 

Scientific Assistant

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline and three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience. 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.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Chemistry, or Bioengineering.

 

• Experience with sterile surgical procedures, immunohistochemistry, and/or rodent behavior.

 

• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.

 

Research Intern

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing professional-level work with scientific or clinical research protocols. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory; interviewing experience; excellent organizational and project management skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Masters degree

 

• One year experience in relevant research field of study

 

Additional Information:

 

Area/College:

 

College of Veterinary Medicine

 

Department Name:

 

Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience

 

City, State, Zip:

 

Pullman, WA 99164-7620

 

Department Link:

 

https://vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/integrative-physiology-and-neuroscience/

 

Monthly Salary:

 

$3,500 - $5,400 | Pay will be dependent on years of experience and technical skills.

 

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