Intern Behavioral Analyst Jobs in Spokane, WA (NOW HIRING)

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The Opportunity: As the Research Intern for the Krueger Lab with College of Veterinary Medicine, you will perform research in the neurobiology of sleep, circadian rhythms, feeding, thermoregulation, and related central nervous system functions. Your work performed includes surgical and behavioral manipulation of experiments, computerized collection and analysis of physiological and behavioral data, and basic tissue sampling procedures. The work in biorhythms sometimes requires non-traditional work hours for tissue collections and other experimental manipulations.

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This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on August 31, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary: $3,379.14 - $3,750 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 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.
Benefits: 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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing work with research, 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.

• 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.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About the Lab and Department - James Krueger Lab | Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience

Area/College:College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name:Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience

Location:Spokane, Washington

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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.

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