Scientific Assistant Available Title(s): 1161-YN_ADMINPRO - Scientific Assistant Business Title: Scientific Assistant Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: Summary of Duties: The research technician will perform laboratory, greenhouse and field research for a USDA-NIFA project titled "Drought Shapes The Dryland Root Metabolome And Microbiome To Protect Against Biotic And Abiotic Stress". This research will be performed in collaboration with WSU Department of Plant Pathology and the USDA-ARS Wheat Health, Genetics and Quality Research Unit, whose mission is to provide solutions to growers of dryland crops in the Inland Pacific Northwest. Specific research will focus on bacteria and fungi that colonize plant roots and may make the plant more resistance to drought. It will involve isolation, characterization and testing of specific microbes, through DNA sequencing and metabolomics. Required Qualifications: • 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 Qualifications: • Professional experience in microbiology or biological engineering laboratory after completing bachelor's degree. Additional Information: Area/College: http://cahnrs.wsu.edu/ Department Name: Plant Pathology City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164 Department Link: https://plantpath.wsu.edu/ Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $4,162.53 In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/. 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 AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/. Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible FTE: 100% Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on July 31, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by June 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. 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 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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 acc