Research Intern
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Job Location:
Spokane, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
April 19 2026If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1457-YNADMINPRO - Research InternBusiness Title:
Research InternEmployee Type:
Admin. Professional () (Fixed Term)Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Research Intern at Washington State University within the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine you will perform investigative and laboratory work in support of research on rodent models of behavior and neurodevelopmental disorders. You will be responsible for supervising breeding and caring for rodents. You will work on research projects to study behavior of wild type and transgenic mice. Additionally you will conduct experiments collect and analyze samples and assist with laboratory operations and maintenance. Participation in lab meetings discussions and related duties as assigned by the (Principal Investigator) PI is also expected.
* This is a 1-year fixed appointment. Renewal is contingent on project needs and available funding.
Essential Job Functions:
55% Investigative Work
20% Laboratory Work
20% Data Analysis and Records Maintenance
5% Other
Additional Information:
The screening of applicants begins March 30 2026.
This is a full time (100% FTE) project position. This position is overtime eligible.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end 1 year from date of hire. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary: $3379.14 - $4862.67 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 candidates 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:
Bachelors 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.
Bachelors Degree in an appropriate field of Biology Psychology or related field; experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to become proficient and comfortable with handling mice.
Ability to work flexible hours including periods requiring early start time and/or weekend days with advance notice.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with animals in a research setting.
Experience with molecular biology techniques (PCR qPCR western blots).
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About College Campus - Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Translational Medicine and Physiology
Location: 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
2) Cover Letter
External candidates 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 timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
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: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
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In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
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More information resources and contact information are available here: Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Robotics
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- C/C++
- Data Collection
- Research Experience
- Signal Processing
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision
- Deep Learning
- Tensorflow
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