Sleep Research Assistant

Available Title(s):

323L-YN_CS_NPS - Research Study Assistant

Business Title:

Sleep Research Assistant

Employee Type:

Classified (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Sleep Research Assistant in the Sleep and Performance Research Center (SPRC) is responsible for conducting in-residence laboratory and field studies of sleep, sleep deprivation and performance in human research volunteers. The position involves work with human research volunteers and requires experience with complex multi-day in laboratory and field study protocols, human subject confidentiality and ethics training, professional phone and email communication, data management, laboratory safety (biosafety level 2), application of polysomnography sensors, skin conductance recording, neurobehavioral testing, and online data collection tools.
This is a project position effective for one year, through June 30, 2025 and is subject to annual renewal. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension to complete the project and/or the procurement of additional funding to extend the appointment.

Essential Job Duties:

50% Sleep Research Studies
25% Research Development

20% Data Management

5% Other

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:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, in alignment with notification requirements.
• Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory; interviewing experience; excellent organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree.
• Two years experience in relevant research field of study.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Sleep & Performance Research Center
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202
Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/  

Monthly Salary: $2,875 to $3,796 | Range #33 [A - 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 typically a longevity step.
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 classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf

Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/
Overtime Eligibility: Eligible
FTE: 100%
This is a Project position.
Temporary End Date: This is a project position expected to end on June 30, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Screening and Posting Close Date: The screening of applicants begins May 31, 2024. Applicants must submit their completed application by June 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

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.

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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 [email protected] .