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:

 

Support a research laboratory with the primary goal of assisting in the various research projects on food ingredients and product samples. This includes using correct testing protocols, designing and executing laboratory testing, and recording experimental data and test results. Following safety guidelines and laboratory protocols for recordkeeping, equipment maintenance and ordering laboratory supplies.

 

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 Information:

 

Area/College:

 

https://cahnrs.wsu.edu

 

Department Name:

 

School of Food Science

 

City, State, Zip:

 

Pullman, WA

 

Department Link:

 

https://sfs.wsu.edu/

 

Monthly Salary:

 

$3,379.14 - $4,462.67

 

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.

 

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:

 

Overtime Eligible

 

FTE:

 

100%

 

Temporary End Date:

 

This is a temporary position expected to end on August 31, 2025. 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 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

 

Background Check:

 

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