Honey Bee Lab Manager

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As the Honey Bee Lab Manager for the Washington State University (WSU) Honey Bee Program you will manage lab operations and work closely with the apiary manager faculty students and hourly workers to ensure smooth operations and experimental success. This includes managing hourly student scheduling and delegating tasks and labor accordingly with the apiary manager.

In this role your responsibilities will also include managing inventory for experimental needs bypurchasingsupplies and equipment shipping materials and reliably tracking purchase records assisting in data collection sample processing lab and field experiments data management and space use. You will need be organized and have knowledge and experiencemaintainingrigor in scientific experimental protocols and communicating clearly and effectively to support a high-quality research program.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE) temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position that is renewed on an annual basis. Appointment renewal is dependent continued funding and project needs.

Monthly Salary: $4942.10 - $7569.55 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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 candidates 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 detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in an appropriate related scientific discipline and four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience which has included at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

• Thorough understanding of the scientific method and experience writing and following scientific procedures and protocols.

• Experience performing molecular techniques in lab settings.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to effectively interact with people in a positive manner.

• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance withSPPM7.10and departmental driving standards.

• Basic computer skillsrequired includingproficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel) internet searching email communications andZoomvirtual meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with insects and/or microbes.

• Masters degree in a biological or adjacent field.

• Experience overseeing research throughout all stages from experimental design through publication of findings.

• Published peer-reviewed articles scientific reports and scientific communication.

• Experience managing a research lab.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About WSU Bee Program: The WSU Honey Bees Pollinators Program is a cornerstone of the College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) dedicated to fostering resilient ecosystems in Washington and beyond. Our mission intertwines innovative research community engagement and education to safeguard pollinators pivotal to our food security and environmental health.

Department Name: Department of Entomology

Area/College: College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences
Location: Pullman WA

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 please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. 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 RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.

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.

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