Available Title(s):
323L-YN_CS_NPS - Research Study Assistant

Business Title:
Research Study Assistant

Employee Type:
Classified

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

This position will work in the Spokane area primarily on research projects at the intersection of Native health and harm reduction treatment for substance use disorder.

This position will support research studies involving human research participants. The specific duties will include informing clients, participants and/or members of the public about the study. Explaining study parameters and obtaining informed consent. Screening participants and conducting interviews according to established protocols. Gathering and compiling data; managing participant payments and various types of participant records and protocols. We acknowledge the challenges in conducting community-driven and rigorous research; thus, the duties require creativity, flexibility, teamwork, and experience working in community to build relationships.

Currently, the primary projects on which this person will be assisting include randomized controlled trials of patient-centered and culturally aligned substance use interventions that we have codeveloped with community members with lived experience of substance use disorder and the community-based agencies that serve them. The project leaders and direct supervisors are Dr. Lonnie Nelson (Nursing, Native Health Sciences, IREACH), who specializes in Native health research, and Dr. Susan Collins (Psychology, UW Harm Reduction Research and Treatment - HaRRT Center), who specializes in harm-reduction treatment for substance use disorder.

Job Duties:

• 35% Study Design and Data Activities
• 30% Human Subjects and Project Implementation Activities
• 20% Budget/Fiscal Activities
• 10% Program Assistance
• 5% Other

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:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel.
• Demonstrated ability with strong written/oral communication and organizational skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in working with Native communities.
• Experience working in a research environment.
• Excellent proofreading skills, and a strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with internet applications.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Spokane
Department Name: Institute for Research & Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH)

City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202; remote/hybrid work options may be available based upon business need

Department Link: https://ireach.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary Range: Range 33, $2,764 to $3,650, Step 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/2023/02/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf. Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility: Yes

FTE: 100% Full Time

This is a Permanent position.

Screening and Posting Close Date: The screening of applications will begin May 17, 2023. Applicants must submit their completed application by May 24, 2023 at 11:59 p.m (close date).

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.

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 hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Spokane-WA/Research-Study-Assistant_R-9423

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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