Scientific Assistant | Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (NEP)

Available Title(s):

1161-YN_ADMINPRO - Scientific Assistant

Business Title:

Scientific Assistant | Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (NEP)

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Works under the guidance of project Principal Investigators (PIs) on research grants or pilot data collection in the department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (NEP). Most duties will be focused on studies investigating 1) nutrition interventions on human health, 2) exercise physiology, pulmonary physiology, and vascular physiology, and 3) health disparities and outcomes.

The Scientific Assistant performs complex human subject research and is responsible for providing research services to the department’s PIs. This involves designing protocols, planning and conducting experiments, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data, ensuring quality control, writing reports, preparation of manuscripts for publication and managing daily laboratory operations. The position requires close collaboration with all PIs in the NEP department and the ability to implement multiple research study protocols.
* This will be a 2-year fixed term role, with extension contingent upon project needs and available funding.

Essential Job Functions:

40% Data Management

35% Research

20% Laboratory Management and Training

5% Other

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline and three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline may be substituted for up to one year of the required work experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite products.

• Experience developing, managing, or maintaining electronic databases.

• Ability to take direction from multiple PIs.

• Ability to perform technical laboratory tasks.

• Ability to perform independent analysis on research data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in nutrition based research.

• Experience in human subjects research.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA
Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/  
 

Monthly Salary: Minimum: $3,750.85, Midpoint: $4,574.21, Maximum: $4,985.88; commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/  
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 AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf .  

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

Overtime Eligibility: Eligible
FTE: 100%
This is a Temporary position.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end 2 years from date of hire. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
 

Screening & Posting Close Date: This posting has been re-posted . Applicants must submit their completed application by January 7, 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.

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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.

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