Research Technologist | Biological Sciences (Vancouver, WA)
Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 26, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
323H-YN_CS_NPS - Research Technologist 1Business Title:
Research Technologist | Biological Sciences (Vancouver, WA)Employee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
The College of Arts and Sciences Washington State University Vancouver invites applicants for a year-round, full-time position as a Research Technologist 1 within the School of Biological Sciences. We are seeking an individual with demonstrated laboratory experience and enthusiasm for research.
As a Research Technologist you will support ongoing research on the genomic basis of adaptation and phenotypic variation. Your primary focus will be on assisting ongoing lab operations and the analysis of genomic data. You should have strong organization skills, familiarity with Drosophila biology and relevant methods, and background in evolutionary biology and population genetics, coding skills, and biostatistics. As a Research Technologist you will also support the generation of new and ongoing experimental studies and assist lab members with relevant protocols and analyses.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Expected start date of employment is July 10, 2026.
Monthly Salary: $3,417.00 to $4,542.00 | Range 38 Steps A-M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Two (2) years experience as a laboratory technician, research aide, OR equivalent; OR a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of science OR technology; OR equivalent education/experience.
Demonstrated experience working in a research laboratory setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong coding skills, a solid background in evolutionary biology, population genetics, and biostatistics.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About the School of Biological Sciences - To learn more about the great work happening within the School of Biological Sciences and to find our mission and values, please visit our website at School of Biological Sciences | Washington State University
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Location: Vancouver, WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
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 timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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.
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