8 Research Laboratory Technician Jobs in Walla Walla, WA
Whitman College is Hiring a Research Laboratory Technician Near Walla Walla, WA
Whitman College
Located in the historic community of Walla Walla, Whitman's beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually dynamic, diverse, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty and 1,500 students. With an endowment exceeding $700 million, fiercely loyal alumni, exceptional students, and accomplished faculty and staff, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence ranking as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
Whitman College is building a diverse academic community and especially encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's learning environment. Whitman College is an EEO employer.
POSITION PURPOSE
The successful candidate will provide laboratory research support and undergraduate student mentoring for an NSF-funded project evaluating the kinetics of metal ion accumulation in a metal bioavailability assay (NSF Grant #: 2003551). Research support will include conducting a feasibility study for a novel capillary electrophoresis method, synthesizing custom chelating resin gels, and performing computational modelling of kinetic data. The candidate will also assist in training undergraduates in laboratory techniques. This role will include some professional development, including support applying for subsequent positions, preparing draft manuscripts for peer-review and possible opportunities to present at conferences. This position is an 18-month appointment.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Safely implement research tasks as described above; document, track and report methods and results in an organized fashion.
- Assist with equipment maintenance and supply ordering.
- Assist with training of undergraduate students.
Individuals must be able to explain and/or demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must have knowledge and working familiarity with procedures and equipment routinely used in chemistry laboratories. Must know standard safety procedures for working in a "wet" chemistry lab.
- Willing to learn, have a positive attitude, and be comfortable working both as part of a team and in self-directed independent situations.
- Ability to positively and actively contribute to the college's core values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Highly Preferred: experience with gel synthesis and Microsoft Excel.
- Preferred: knowledge of chemical kinetics, metal-ligand interactions, and capillary electrophoresis.
No heavy lifting is required. There will be periods of standing and sitting depending on research activities. Similar levels of activity to that of an office job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
B.A./B.S. degree in chemistry or a related discipline with associated laboratory experience.
BENEFITS
Whitman offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurances, a generous 10% matching contribution to the Whitman College 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, and paid time off including 13 paid holidays for full-time staff vacation and sick leave. Learn more about benefits eligibility here.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
At Whitman College, we take seriously the safety of our community. Whitman is a fully vaccinated campus, requiring all employees and students to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations or have an approved exemption. More information can be found here.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR JOB CANDIDATES
Contact Human Resources regarding requests for disability accommodation in the employment application process.
APPLICATION REVIEW
Application review will begin on March 28, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
START DATE
As soon as April 4, 2022
For full application instructions and position description, visit https://whitman.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=173
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Job Summary
Full Time
Colleges & Universities
$52k-70k (estimate)
03/28/2023
05/18/2024
whitman.edu
WALLA WALLA, WA
1,000 - 3,000
1882
Private
KATHY MURRAY
<$5M
Colleges & Universities
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