Research Technologist Biological Sciences; Vancouver, WA

Job Overview

The College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University Vancouver invites applicants for a year‑round, full‑time position as a Research Technologist1 within the School of Biological Sciences. The incumbent will support ongoing research on the genomic basis of adaptation and phenotypic variation, primarily focusing on laboratory operations and the analysis of genomic data. The role requires strong organization skills, familiarity with Drosophila biology, and background in evolutionary biology, population genetics, coding, and biostatistics.

The Research Technologist will assist with ongoing experimental studies, support lab members with relevant protocols and analyses, and facilitate the generation of new experimental work.

Monthly salary: $3,417.00 to $4,542.00 (Range 38 Steps A‑M). Full‑time, permanent position (100% FTE), overtime eligible. Expected start date:
July
10,2026.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement and deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts, training and development, and employee tuition waiver.

• Two (2) years of experience as a laboratory technician, research aide, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of science or technology, or equivalent education/experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in a research laboratory setting.

• Strong coding skills.
• Solid background in evolutionary biology, population genetics, and biostatistics.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Washington State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran status, membership of the military, or immigration or citizenship status, except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.