Research Technologist 2 Grigsby Laboratory

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
March 26, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
323I-YN_CS_NPS - Research Technologist 2

Business Title:
Research Technologist 2 | Grigsby Laboratory

Employee Type:
Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:
Located in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, this Research Technologist position contributes to the fulfillment of the university's mission and vision by providing support to the Grigsby laboratory in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Additional information about the Grigsby Laboratory can be found here: Kolter Grigsby | Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Washington State University
In this role, you will conduct research on neural mechanisms of motivated behaviors (namely harmful alcohol intake and physical activity) using behavioral, circuit-driven, and molecular/cellular approaches. You will design and carry out experiments in pre-clinical animal models under the direction of the principal investigator. You will also provide general support to ensure the laboratory operates safely, smoothly, and efficiently. Other duties include maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering supplies, and managing animal colonies.

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

Monthly Salary: $3,477.00 to $4,632.00 | Range 40 | Steps A-M | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. Step M is typically a longevity step. In accordance with RCW 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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.

Essential Duties:

50% Laboratory and Animal Research

15% Laboratory Maintenance

15% Procurement and Inventory Maintenance

15% Training

5% Miscellaneous

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of technology OR science, AND one year of research experience equivalent to Research Technologist 1 OR one year of full-time post-Bachelor's college in an appropriate field of science OR technology; OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:

• B.S. degree in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, neurology, biology, or related field required with preferred focus on molecular biology techniques and animal handling skills or equivalent education/experience.
• Familiarity with basic research design.
• Prior working experience in a preclinical research lab, ordering and maintaining lab inventory, and standardization of protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in animal handling, surgery, and animal behavior.
• Experience with molecular biology and cell/tissue culture
• Experience in ordering and maintaining lab inventory, and standardization of protocols.
• Authored or co-authored peer-reviewed publication(s).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Department Name: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Grigsby Laboratory
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA, 99202-2131
Department Link: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

1) Resume (required)

2) Cover Letter (required)

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application.
• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.
• Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
• Reference contact information will be requested through Workday later in the recruitment process.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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