Research Operations Engineer

Available Title(s):
1467-NN_ADMINPRO - Research Operations Engineer, 1467-YN_ADMINPRO - Research Operations Engineer

Business Title:
Research Operations Engineer

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Research Operations Engineer will be in charge of the design maintenance and operation of BSEL laboratories and pilot-scale process equipment related to the production of bioproducts and bioenergy, which may include biomass pretreatment systems; biomass fermentation systems, including both hexose and pentose sugars to ethanol; thermochemical biomass conversion and product extraction systems; liquid/solids separation and dewatering systems; and products development systems.

This position will carry out the design, maintenance and operation of laboratory and pilot plant equipment, focused on improving system performance and operations. This position will interface with graduate students, researches and faculty on the collection of experimental data. Will also be responsible for BSEL purchases and chemical inventory maintenance.

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.

• Experience in an industrial process engineering or scientific research setting, or equivalent education/experience.
• Industrial process systems; organization and methodical skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (may be required to work long hours on an irregular schedule and the hours can include 12-hour shifts, three or four days a week).
• MS Office or equivalent computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an engineering process technician, equipment maintenance technician, or engineering assistant.
• Demonstrated experience in a field such as industrial food processing, wastewater treatment or utility plant maintenance and/or operations.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering with 15 years experience.
• Extensive industrial experience, particularly steam plant/boiler operations and/or maintenance experience.
• Previous university employment.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Tri-Cities

Department Name: Bioproducts, Sciences and Bioengineering Laboratory (BSEL)

City, State, Zip: Richland, WA. 99354

Monthly Salary: $4,869.40 - $6,086.74

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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation.

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility: Ineligible

FTE: 100%

Position Type: This is a Permanent position.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by December 4, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Screening Begin Date: Immediately

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.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.

External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to log back in and upload/ submit any additional documents. Please ensure all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting.

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 [email protected].

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Richland-WA/Research-Operations-Engineer_R-10344

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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