Research Study Assistant
Washington State University

Available Title(s):

323L-YN_CS_NPS - Research Study Assistant

Business Title:

Research Study Assistant

Employee Type:

Classified

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH) is a Washington State University institute that conducts transdisciplinary research devoted to promoting health and healthcare equity among Indigenous and other underserved and rural populations. IREACH is one of the largest units dedicated to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander health in the United States with new areas of inquiry and active research to include Hispanic/Latinx and rural health. IREACH also houses an emerging practice-based research network of 200 primary care facilities around the state that serve rural, American Indian, and other underserved populations.

We are searching for a dynamic and engaged Research Study Assistant, passionate about community Health and Health Equity. The Research Study Assistant will provide technical and organizational support for one or more research projects within the Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH). The position will assist with file management and coordination, budget maintenance, and day-to-day study oversight.

Essential Duties:

• Research Assistance - 45%
• Human Subjects & Project Implementation Activities - 35%
• Budget/Fiscal Activities - 15%
• Other - 5%

Required Qualifications:

Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Two years of college-level coursework in biological, physical, health, or social sciences or equivalent education/experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Demonstrated ability with strong written/oral communication and organizational skills, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Native communities.
• Experience working in a research environment.
• Excellent proofreading skills, and a strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with internet applications.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: The Institute for Research & Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH)
City, State, Zip: Seattle, WA, 98101
Department Link: http://ireach.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary Range: $3,537 to $3,796 J-M | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. Step M is a longevity step.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package that 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 classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

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

Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible
FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by May 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Screening Begin Date: May 13, 2024.

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 documents to their online application.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

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.

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