Laboratory Technician | Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

October 25, 2026

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510G-_NPS - Laboratory Technician 1

Laboratory Technician 1 | Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

Classified

The Opportunity: Under general supervision as a Laboratory Technician 1 within Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL), you will perform routine laboratory procedures and other laboratory work in the Sample Receiving section to support laboratory operations. You will conduct simple and qualitative laboratory work; triage, examine, evaluate, prepare, and route samples for testing; enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System;

and operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

In this role, you will interact with WADDL clients, faculty, residents, and laboratory personnel while providing exceptional customer service. Success in this position requires familiarity with basic laboratory practices, equipment, and aseptic techniques. You will also need to be eligible to work within and demonstrate an understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and the laboratory work environment.

This is a full time (
100% FTE),
permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,004 to $5,376 | Range 44 | 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.

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.

• Completion of an approved course by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists for laboratory assistants OR two years of chemical, or clinical or public health laboratory experience. Training in medical technology or education in college with courses in laboratory sciences may be substituted, year for year, for experience.
• Physical eligibility required for working in a Biosafety Lab-2 (BSL-2) environment. See the following link for more information:
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• Ability to rotate holidays as scheduled.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

• Experience using COFL or similar laboratory information management or electronic medical record system.
• Experience handling biological specimens.
• Exceptional data entry skills, demonstrating speed and accuracy.
• Experience in a medical, healthcare, and/or veterinary laboratory setting.
• Experience providing exceptional customer service.
• Experience/Familiarity with hand-off communication strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to respond constructively to stressful situations and problems.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory | Washington State University