Research Intern

Title:

1457-YN - Research Intern

Business Title:

Research Intern

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccination Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full Vaccination or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Research Intern will assist in the design and conduction of research projects, protocols, and experiments to support scientific investigations for Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. Jingru Sun, her lab members or collaborators. 

 

Work performed includes conducting experiments; analyzing and documenting research data; assisting with laboratory operations and maintenance; participating in lab activities such as lab meetings and discussions; and performing related duties as required by the PI.  The successful candidate is encouraged to perform an independent research project. 

Essential Duties:

75%- Program Operations

• Design and conduct routine experiments, protocols, and projects. 
• Collect and analyze research data.
• Prepare scientific reports, graphs, charts, and data analysis results for publications, grant applications, presentations, etc.
• Prepare shared reagents and media. 
• Make and maintain C. elegans stocks, bacterial stocks, construct stocks, etc. 
• Manage and archive datasets for the laboratory. 
• Submit datasets to and retrieve datasets from public databases. 
• Present and explain scientific or technical data to the PI and other lab members. 
• Planning and organizing the logistics research projects. 
• Supporting development of program and project ideas and preparing proposals and marketing materials to obtain support and funding. 

20%- Laboratory Operations

• Oversee lab supplies. Order reagents and other experimental materials for the lab. 
• Write and maintain lab notes (both paper and electronic versions) for the laboratory. 
• Participate in lab meetings and planning sessions.
• Perform general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Coordinate, manage, and maintain daily lab operations. 
• Train new lab members and others. 

5%- Other

• Perform other related works as required

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing professional-level work with scientific or clinical research protocols. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory; interviewing experience; excellent organizational and project management skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Position requires a bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field.
• Prior research experience in immunology, microbiology, molecular genetics, etc.
• Prior experience with Caenorhabditis elegans  research is required.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience with fluorescence microscope is preferred. 

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Department of Translational Medicine and Physiology
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202
Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/dcp/translational-med/
Monthly Salary: Commensurate upon experience and education
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by November 28, 2021 at 11:59pm.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions: At the time of application, please be prepared to submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how you meet the minimum and additional requirements. Within the online application, please include contact information for at least three professional (3) references. 
Required Documents: Cover Letter and Resume

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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] .

Title:

1457-YN - Research Intern

Business Title:

Research Intern

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccination Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full Vaccination or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Research Intern will assist in the design and conduction of research projects, protocols, and experiments to support scientific investigations for Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. Jingru Sun, her lab members or collaborators. 

 

Work performed includes conducting experiments; analyzing and documenting research data; assisting with laboratory operations and maintenance; participating in lab activities such as lab meetings and discussions; and performing related duties as required by the PI.  The successful candidate is encouraged to perform an independent research project. 

Essential Duties:

75%- Program Operations

• Design and conduct routine experiments, protocols, and projects. 
• Collect and analyze research data.
• Prepare scientific reports, graphs, charts, and data analysis results for publications, grant applications, presentations, etc.
• Prepare shared reagents and media. 
• Make and maintain C. elegans stocks, bacterial stocks, construct stocks, etc. 
• Manage and archive datasets for the laboratory. 
• Submit datasets to and retrieve datasets from public databases. 
• Present and explain scientific or technical data to the PI and other lab members. 
• Planning and organizing the logistics research projects. 
• Supporting development of program and project ideas and preparing proposals and marketing materials to obtain support and funding. 

20%- Laboratory Operations

• Oversee lab supplies. Order reagents and other experimental materials for the lab. 
• Write and maintain lab notes (both paper and electronic versions) for the laboratory. 
• Participate in lab meetings and planning sessions.
• Perform general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Coordinate, manage, and maintain daily lab operations. 
• Train new lab members and others. 

5%- Other

• Perform other related works as required

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing professional-level work with scientific or clinical research protocols. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory; interviewing experience; excellent organizational and project management skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Position requires a bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field.
• Prior research experience in immunology, microbiology, molecular genetics, etc.
• Prior experience with Caenorhabditis elegans  research is required.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience with fluorescence microscope is preferred. 

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Department of Translational Medicine and Physiology
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202
Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/dcp/translational-med/
Monthly Salary: Commensurate upon experience and education
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by November 28, 2021 at 11:59pm.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions: At the time of application, please be prepared to submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how you meet the minimum and additional requirements. Within the online application, please include contact information for at least three professional (3) references. 
Required Documents: Cover Letter and Resume

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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] .