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Sleep Research Assistant Available Title(s): 323L-YNCSNPS - Research Study Assistant Business Title: Sleep Research Assistant Employee Type: Classified (+) (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: Summary of Duties: The Sleep Research Assistant in the Sleep and Performance Research Center (SPRC) is responsible for conducting in-residence laboratory and field studies of sleep, sleep deprivation and performance in human research volunteers. The position involves work with human research volunteers and requires experience with complex multi-day in laboratory and field study protocols, human subject confidentiality and ethics training, professional phone and email communication, data management, laboratory safety (biosafety level 2), application of polysomnography sensors, skin conductance recording, neurobehavioral testing, and online data collection tools. This is a project position effective for one year, through June 30, 2025 and is subject to annual renewal. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension to complete the project and/or the procurement of additional funding to extend the appointment. Essential Job Duties: 50% Sleep Research Studies 25% Research Development 20% Data Management 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: • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, in alignment with notification requirements. • Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory; interviewing experience; excellent organizational and project management skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelors degree. • Two years experience in relevant research field of study. Additional Information: Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Department Name: Sleep & Performance Research Center City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202 Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/ Monthly Salary: $2,875 to $3,796 | Range #33 [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/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf Find total compensation here: http://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ Overtime Eligibility: Eligible FTE: 100% This is a Project position. Temporary End Date: This is a project position expected to end on June 30, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Screening and Posting Close Date: The screening of applicants begins May 31, 2024. Applicants must submit their completed application by June 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. 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