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Summary of Duties:

This position works within the College of Arts and Sciences, NSC and the University at large to support research and instructional activities by providing consultation, electronics design and construction and equipment repairs in collaboration with research personnel by applying electronic theory for the design, construction, modification or repair of research apparatus.

Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline and experience performing professional-level work with scientific or engineering research protocols. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory; excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Strong experimental background and hands-on experience with design and fabrication of scientific instruments, and excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to independently apply expertise in decision making
  • Ability to become familiar with and follow USNRC, (United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission) regulations and guidelines
  • Excellent skills in application of mathematical theory.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Enhanced computer skills, including experience with technical or design programs used for system modeling, such as SPICE, Altium, Eagle, AutoCad and MatLab

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience with the design, development, fabrication, and modification of research science apparatus.
  • Experience working within a Higher Education institution.

Additional Information:

Location: WSU Pullman Campus
Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences
Department Name: Technical Services
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164

Monthly Salary: $4,508.00 – $6,767.00 | Commensurate upon experience, education, and University policy
FTE: 100%
Time Type: Full time
Position Term:12 Month
Employee Type: Administrative Professional – Not OT Eligible
This is a permanent position.
Screening Begin Date: Screening will begin on Thursday, June 16, 2022 and will continue until the vacancies have been filled.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21.14.3, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

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.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.