Job Description:

Title:

314C-YN - Electron Microscope Technician 3

Business Title:

Electron Microscope Technician 3

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

The Franceschi Microscopy & Imaging Center (FMIC) is a centralized research and educational facility housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and available to all WSU researchers for the observation, imaging, and ultrastructural study of biological and non-biological specimens. The FMIC has a long history of providing research support and student training. Founded in 1962, the Center is one of the oldest in the United States. The Center provides a safe, fully-equipped laboratory complex for specimen preparation for both light and electron microscopy. We are looking for a new team member to help and teach users, develop new methods, and take care of our equipment. The center is equipped with transmission and scanning electron microscopes, confocal laser scanning microscopes and all necessary ancillary equipment such as a high pressure freezer, sputter coaters, freeze driers etc. Some experience in electron or confocal microscopy is expected, but we encourage applicants from the life sciences and engineering/material science disciplines to apply.

Summary of Duties:

Perform and apply advanced, specialized electron microscopy techniques making independent examination of material. Serve as technical consultant to faculty and investigators with diagnostic problems or research projects. Develop and apply new techniques or procedures applicable to diagnostic ultrastructural pathology or research. Direct the work of, and instruct, post-doctoral fellows, students, or student helper.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in a science-related field which includes coursework in such areas as chemistry, biology, geology, natural sciences, or related sciences, AND two years of experience in an electron microscopy laborator; OR equivalent education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters or PhD in a life sciences/engineering/material sciences discipline.

Additional Information:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.3, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.



Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences

Department Name: Franceschi Microscopy and Imaging Center

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163

Department Link: fmic.wsu.edu/


Monthly Salary: Range 54, $4,541 - $5,960 -Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.


Posting Close Date: This recruitment has been reposted. Screening of applications has begun and will remain ongoing until the vacancies have been filled.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Required Documents:

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  Cover letter

  
  


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  Resume

  
  

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

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