Research Study Assistant

Title:

323L-YN - Research Study Assistant

Business Title:

Research Study Assistant

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Research Assistant is responsible for performing work in support of scientific research, which provides practical experience in the sleep and performance research field. The top priority in this position is supporting the faculty team members in running studies. This includes but is not limited to: data collection, which includes working with participants and processing the data, and performing literature reviews. Additionally, this position has many diverse types of work beyond the top priorities so flexibility and organizational skills are necessary. Professionalism is expected.
This is a project position and is expected to end on April 1, 2022. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension to complete the project.

75% Study Coordination

• Helping run all studies conducted in the lab with a primary focus on data collection and inputting data into the main research database.  
• This position may include using mathematical modeling for safety cases and any other request by the funders.
• Train participants, primarily commercial airline pilots, on the techniques and procedures needed for them to participate in our studies; obtain informed consent; contacting participating pilots during a data collection period; troubleshooting with pilots; download data and perform data reduction; perform data quality control; schedule pilots and equipment and manage study logistics; send study packages; manage confidential subject and payment data; obtain confidential pilot information from carrier; secure data and manage data back-ups and transfers; trouble-shoot problems independently and in discussion with research team; communicate with research team daily; keep all tasks organized and input all study information promptly; keep detailed notes and records.
• Additionally, assist with any IRB submissions or requests, as needed. 

20% Maintain Electronic and Paper Files

• Answer phones, and assist visitors and study participants.
• Reduce data, review literature, and contribute to report writing and assist in preparing manuscripts for journals or presentations for conferences. Possibly present results in the form of an abstract, poster, oral presentation or book chapter.
• Use advanced skills to coordinate sleep studies in-field: monitor sleep recordings provide support for research volunteers; implement instructions of the research protocol; provide feedback and suggestions for modification of the study to the Senior Study Coordinator; help to recruit research volunteers.

5% Other

• Perform other related work as required or assigned.

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:

• Excellent organizational and project management skills. 
• Proactive individual that can work independently. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing professional-level work with scientific or clinical research protocols. 
• Experimental and analytical skills.
• A statistics background is preferable.

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: $1,338.50
FTE: 50%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Project
Temporary End Date: This is a project position expected to end on April 1, 2022. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by August 29, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
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, Resume

Time Type:

Part 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:

323L-YN - Research Study Assistant

Business Title:

Research Study Assistant

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Research Assistant is responsible for performing work in support of scientific research, which provides practical experience in the sleep and performance research field. The top priority in this position is supporting the faculty team members in running studies. This includes but is not limited to: data collection, which includes working with participants and processing the data, and performing literature reviews. Additionally, this position has many diverse types of work beyond the top priorities so flexibility and organizational skills are necessary. Professionalism is expected.
This is a project position and is expected to end on April 1, 2022. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension to complete the project.

75% Study Coordination

• Helping run all studies conducted in the lab with a primary focus on data collection and inputting data into the main research database.  
• This position may include using mathematical modeling for safety cases and any other request by the funders.
• Train participants, primarily commercial airline pilots, on the techniques and procedures needed for them to participate in our studies; obtain informed consent; contacting participating pilots during a data collection period; troubleshooting with pilots; download data and perform data reduction; perform data quality control; schedule pilots and equipment and manage study logistics; send study packages; manage confidential subject and payment data; obtain confidential pilot information from carrier; secure data and manage data back-ups and transfers; trouble-shoot problems independently and in discussion with research team; communicate with research team daily; keep all tasks organized and input all study information promptly; keep detailed notes and records.
• Additionally, assist with any IRB submissions or requests, as needed. 

20% Maintain Electronic and Paper Files

• Answer phones, and assist visitors and study participants.
• Reduce data, review literature, and contribute to report writing and assist in preparing manuscripts for journals or presentations for conferences. Possibly present results in the form of an abstract, poster, oral presentation or book chapter.
• Use advanced skills to coordinate sleep studies in-field: monitor sleep recordings provide support for research volunteers; implement instructions of the research protocol; provide feedback and suggestions for modification of the study to the Senior Study Coordinator; help to recruit research volunteers.

5% Other

• Perform other related work as required or assigned.

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:

• Excellent organizational and project management skills. 
• Proactive individual that can work independently. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing professional-level work with scientific or clinical research protocols. 
• Experimental and analytical skills.
• A statistics background is preferable.

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: $1,338.50
FTE: 50%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Project
Temporary End Date: This is a project position expected to end on April 1, 2022. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by August 29, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
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, Resume

Time Type:

Part 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] .