Washington State University · 7 hours ago
Scientific Assistant
Pullman, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$3,750.85/mo - $5,397.56/mo
3+ years expWashington State University is seeking a Scientific Assistant to conduct biological research focused on improving crop agronomic traits. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and supervising research activities while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Conduct biological research focused on engineering valuable plant metabolites to improve crop agronomic traits and support biofuel and industrial applications
Design, execute, and coordinate biochemical, molecular, and cell-biological experiments related to plant metabolism
Record, analyze, and interpret experimental data under the guidance of senior researchers
Supervise and coordinate research activities involving graduate and undergraduate students
Collaborate closely with WSU researchers, external partners, and students to optimize experimental procedures, troubleshoot research challenges, and contribute to the overall advancement of project objectives
Qualification
Required
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
Experience in techniques associated with any one of the following: plant genetic engineering, plant management, biochemical analysis, protein purification, microscopy imaging, and molecular cloning
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
Company
Washington State University
Washington State University is a nationally recognized land-grant research university, founded in Pullman in 1890.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Anika Wottreng
Co-Founder and President of WSU German Club
Rachel Wong, Ph.D
Co-Founder of Summer Programming Camp for Middle School Students at WSU
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