Research Study Coordinator 1

Available Title(s):

323M-YN_CS_NPS - Research Study Coordinator 1

Business Title:

Research Study Coordinator 1

Employee Type:

Classified

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

This position supports the URBANE study located at our Seattle site. This position will coordinate recruiting, planning and implementation of an ongoing NIA funded research project on Alzheimer’s and related dementia in Native American elders.
The Research Study Coordinator 1 will coordinate the operations of clinical, biomedical and/or behavioral research studies involving human subjects. Under general supervision, coordinate the operations of research studies involving human subjects and requiring the application of knowledge and skills specific to the study. Coordinate, schedule and monitor research activities and subject participation. Interpret and apply protocol; conduct interviews, administer tests and record observations; coordinate the management of study data; monitor data to maintain quality control; summarize study results and prepare reports.

Essential Duties:

• Study Design and Data Activities - 45%
• Human Subjects and Projects Implementation Activities - 30%
• Budget/Fiscal Activities - 10%
• Program Assistance - 10%
• Other - 5%

Required Qualifications: Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND two years of experience as a Research Study Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Demonstrated ability with strong written/oral communication and organizational skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects.
• 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 on or education in psychological assessments
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in 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: WSU Spokane

Department Name: Institute for Research & Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH)
City, State, Zip: Seattle, WA 98101
Department Link: https://ireach.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary Range: Range 38, $3,294 to $4,282 (Step B - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

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/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf . Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 100%

This is a Permanent position.

Screening Begin Date: March 24, 2023; open until filled

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] .