Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
April 23, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
510G-YN_CS_NPS - Laboratory Technician 1Business Title:
Radiochemical Intern | USTUREmployee Type:
Classified (+) (Fixed Term)Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As a Radiochemical Intern for the United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries (USTUR) in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (CPPS) in Richland, WA, you will support ongoing radiochemical research, analytical activities, and laboratory operations. You will assist with radiochemical sample analyses for actinide elements, including sample preparation and actinide separations, and will support the improvement and development of USTUR’s analytical protocols. You will receive additional training and experience to perform independent radiochemical analyses of actinide elements and to conduct research focused on improvement of existing analytical methods and developing new protocols for actinide analyses in various sample types.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary, overtime eligible position.
Project End Date: This is a project position and is expected to end one year from date of hire. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension to complete the project.
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 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.
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 Classified staff and Total Compensation.
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.
College laboratory science coursework in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Biology, or closely related subject field may be substituted, year for year, for experience.
Certification from WSU Radiation Safety Office or completion of training within two weeks of hire.
Completion of training in blood-borne pathogens within two weeks of hire.
Completion of WSU required training on the schedule specified by WSU.
Completion of CITI and other ethics training required by IRB within two weeks of hire.
Completion of Hazard Communication training within two weeks of hire, or at first available opportunity.
Completion of any other applicable training as assigned.
Travel to US Nuclear Defense Facility may occasionally be required.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
College laboratory science coursework in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Biology, or closely related subject field at the 200 level or higher.
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or a closely related field.
Experience in radiochemistry and/or academic or professional experience in a research laboratory.
Demonstrated experience with wet chemistry techniques.
Familiarity with acid digestion, drying/ashing, or electrodeposition techniques.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
Area/College: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Department Name: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USTUR
Location: Richland, 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.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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