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Washington State University · 18 hours ago

Laboratory Technician 1

Puyallup, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$3,925/mo - $5,271/mo

2+ years exp

Washington State University is seeking a Laboratory Technician 1 to assist in processing samples and setting up microbiologic assays. The role involves routine laboratory maintenance duties and requires knowledge of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines.

Construction

No H1B

Responsibilities

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)

Perform routine laboratory maintenance duties such as autoclaving biohazardous waste, restocking supplies, making reagents/media, and general preventative maintenance on equipment

Qualification

Microbiology lab experienceBSL-2 safety guidelinesLaboratory information management systemSterile techniqueVeterinary medicine familiarityBiological specimen handlingData entryRoutine laboratory maintenance

Required

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