Research Aide 2 (Vancouver, WA)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

July 30, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

509F-YN_CS_NPS - Research Aide 2

Business Title:

Research Aide 2 (Vancouver, WA)

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University Vancouver invites applicants for a full-time, classified position as a Research Aide 2 with the School of the Environment. We seek an individual with demonstrated field experience and enthusiasm for research.

In this position, you will assist with US Bureau of Reclamation-funded and NSF-funded studies of greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient cycling in Pacific Northwest reservoirs. You will also be responsible for sample preparation and processing at the Global Change and Watershed Biogeochemistry Lab at WSU – Vancouver Campus, under the general direction of Dr. John Harrison.

The primary duties in this position include collection, processing, and recording data of biogeochemical samples from regional reservoirs, preparing, maintaining, and calibrating field equipment and supplies, and, in general, assisting with research coordination and implementation. During intensive field campaigns, you will assist in water and gas sample collection and equipment deployment, most of which is conducted via a small motorboat or on-foot.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $3,565 to $4,746 (Steps A - M) | Range 39 | 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science; OR two years of college-level work in engineering or science plus two years of experience equivalent to Research Aide 1, OR four years of experience equivalent to Research Aide 1.

• Demonstrated experience with field research.

• 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.

• Minimum two years driving experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in biogeochemistry, aquatic ecology or other related field of study strongly preferred.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences
Department Name: School of the Environment
Location: Vancouver Campus in Vancouver, 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 time

Position Term:

12 Month

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