Research Study Coordinator | Paine Laboratory

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 25, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

323M-YN_CS_NPS - Research Study Coordinator 1

Business Title:

Research Study Coordinator | Paine Laboratory

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As a Research Study Coordinator, you will provide clinical and organizational support for research projects affiliated with a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded center grant within the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Under general supervision, you will coordinate research studies from initial submission to final reporting. Some of your duties may include but are not limited to Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission, writing study design, recruiting, utilizing samples from human subjects will process samples and aid in reporting progress and results.

Essential Duties:

40% Research Trial/Study Coordination

35% Research Study Lab and Participant Preparation/Maintenance

20% Department Administrative Support

5% Miscellaneous

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $3,653.00 to $4,866.00 Monthly (Steps A-M) | Range 40 | 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.

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 Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND two years of experience as a Research Study Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• 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, and with proper notice.
• Ability to successfully pass the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Training within one month of hire.
• Ability to successfully pass the blood-borne pathogen training within one month of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a research environment.

• Excellent proofreading skills and a strong attention to detail.

• Experience working with internet applications.

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic laboratory safety protocols.

• Demonstrated knowledge of blood-borne pathogens.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Department Name: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Paine Laboratory
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume (required)
2) Cover Letter (required)

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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