Job Information
Washington State University Research Intern in Spokane, Washington
Research Intern
Available Title(s):
1457-YN_ADMINPRO - Research Intern
Business Title:
Research Intern
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
Perform research in the neurobiology of sleep, circadian rhythms, feeding, thermoregulation, and related central nervous system functions. Work performed includes surgical and behavioral manipulation of experiments, computerized collection and analysis of physiological and behavioral data, and basic tissue sampling procedures. Work in biorhythms sometimes requires non-traditional work hours for tissue collections and other experimental manipulations.
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.
• B.A. or B.S. in a science-related field (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, or Animal Science).
• Proficient in computer skills including e.g. spread sheets and word processing and statistical software.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory methods (making solutions, pipetting, operating autoclave and centrifuges).
• Experience with small laboratory animal handling/research.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated general knowledge of statistics.
• Experience with animal surgical procedures.
• Experience with polysomnographic coding software.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name:
Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
City, State, Zip:
Spokane, WA
Department Link:
https://vetmed.wsu.edu/our-team/profile/?nid=j.krueger
Monthly Salary:
$3,375 - $4,867
In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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.
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