Microbiologist 1Available Title(s):515J-YNCSNPS - Microbiologist 1Business Title:Microbiologist 1Employee Type:ClassifiedTime Type:Full timePosition Term:12 MonthPosition Details:Summary of Duties:Under general supervision, prepares media for various bacterial pathogens; perform food microbiologic testing, including counts, MDS-LAMP detection; inoculate media (broths and plates) for identification of microbes from diagnostic cases. Under general supervision performs bacterial and mold/yeast counts in food products, and gram staining; performs various tests for serology; log accessions into LIMS; supports validation projects.; assists with lab equipment maintenance, media preparation, and decontamination and disposal of biohazardous laboratory waste. Answers phone, greets clients, takes history, and complete paper work as needed. Understands and observes the WADDL quality assurance program. Follows standard operating procedures described in the WADDL/AHFSL SOP's. Follows the safety protocols as described by the University, the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. Be willing to work overtime in the event of a disease outbreak. Must be able to conform to the requirements of the US Patriot Act. Maintains client confidentiality. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.Required Qualifications:• A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, zoology, or a related science; OR equivalent education/experience.• Ability to work Monday through Friday until training is complete (approximately 6 months) then switch to a Tuesday though Saturday schedule.• Ability to work rotating Holidays as necessary.• Ability to work flexible schedule, if necessary.• Physical eligibility required for working in a BSL-2 environment. See the following link for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/OD/ohs/biosfty/bmbl5/bmbl5toc.htmPreferred Qualifications:• One or more years of microbiology lab experience.• Familiarity with veterinary medicine.• Experience with medical or laboratory database• Experience in sterile technique and handling biological specimensAdditional Information:Area/College:College of Veterinary MedicineDepartment Name:Avian Health and Food Safety Laboratory (AHFSL) / Washington AnimalDisease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL)City, State, Zip:Puyallup, Washington 98371Department Link:https://waddl.vetmed.wsu.eduMonthly Salary:Range 50 | $4,282 to $5,756 (steps A-M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://https:/app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=357-28OR applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.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 a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf.Find total compensation here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https3A2F2Fhrs.wsu.edu2Fmanagers2Frecruitment-toolkit2Ftotal-compensation2F&data=057C017Ccheryl.wolfe40atg.wa.gov7C8801aa2378ef4e4d917608dac8c2db257C2cc5baaf3b9742c9bcb8392cad34af3f7C07C17C6380430364784635047CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2lu