Research Study Coordinator

Available Title(s):

323M-YN_CS_NPS - Research Study Coordinator 1

Business Title:

Research Study Coordinator

Employee Type:

Classified

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Coordinate a twin study that is collecting data about social relationships, health, and cognitive outcomes, applying knowledge and skills that are specific to the study and that meet the mission and goals of the program under general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and Scientific Operations Manager.

The coordinator will be responsible for recruitment of study participants, shipping and tracking study materials, data entry and will interpret and apply study protocols. The coordinator will work with the study team at the University of Arizona to ensure that all study components are completed.

Essential Job Functions:

50% Participant Screening and Recruitment

35% Project Implementation Activities

10% Data Entry and Data Cleaning

5% Other
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:

• Experience with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, and Access.

• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with survey research applications such as Redcap or Qualtrics.

• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team on multiple projects.

• Demonstrated written/oral communication and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated experience with proofreading and editing documents.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
City, State, Zip: Everett, WA
Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/  
Monthly Salary: Range #38 $3,220 to $4,282 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 Permanent position.
Screening and Posting Close Date: The screening of applicants begins April 4, 2024. Applicants must submit their completed application by April 15, 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] .