Job Information
Washington State University WADDL Laboratory Technician 1 in Pullman, Washington
WADDL Laboratory Technician 1
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
April 13, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
510G-YNCSNPS - Laboratory Technician 1
Business Title:
WADDL Laboratory Technician 1
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Laboratory Technician 1, you will play a key role in the Sample Receiving section of the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL), where you will support daily laboratory operations under general supervision. You will perform routine laboratory procedures as well as simple, qualitative laboratory work. In this role, you will triage, examine, evaluate, prepare, and route samples for testing, enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System, and operate and maintain laboratory equipment. You will interact regularly with WADDL clients, faculty, residents, and laboratory personnel while providing exceptional customer service. To be successful, you will bring familiarity with basic laboratory practices, equipment, and aseptic techniques, along with eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environments.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $3,925 to $5,271 | Range 44 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357-28.
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.
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 https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Benefit-Overv