Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician 1 page is loaded## Laboratory Technician 1locations:
Puyallup, WAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-14424
** Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
** January 25, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
** Available Title(s):
** 510G-YN CS NPS - Laboratory Technician 1
** Business

Title:

** Laboratory Technician 1
** Employee Type:
** Classified
* * Position Details:
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* The Opportunity:

** Under general supervision, process samples, set up microbiologic assays for the detection of pathogenic bacteria; set up fecal floatation samples for the detection of avian parasites; perform data entry, results entry, and order tests with laboratory information management system (LIMS); and perform routine laboratory maintenance duties such as autoclaving biohazardous waste, restocking supplies, making reagents/media, and general preventative maintenance on equipment.

Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.
** 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 (Steps A-M)| Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with .
In accordance with , 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  and .

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* Required Qualifications:

*** Completion of an approved course  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.  Course approved by American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
* Ability to work overtime and rotate on holidays, if necessary.
* Physical eligibility required for working in a BSL-2 environment. See the following link for more information.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** One or more years of microbiology lab experience
* Familiarity with veterinary medicine
* Experience with medical or laboratory database
* Experience in sterile technique and handling biological specimens
** Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship    
** About Department/College/Area/ Campus**
- ** Area/College:
** College of Veterinary Medicine  
** Department Name:
** Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory - Puyallup  
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* Location:

** 2607 W Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371    
** 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, . 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 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance,…