Job Information
Washington State University Research Intern Ahmed Laboratory in Pullman, Washington
Research Intern Ahmed Laboratory
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
March 30, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1457-YN_ADMINPRO - Research Intern
Business Title:
Research Intern | Ahmed Laboratory
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As a Research Intern within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Washington State University in Spokane, Washington, working with Dr. Salah Ahmed, you will focus on research and data collection to support the study of mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases, including arthritis.
For related work of Dr. Ahmed`s laboratory please see the following link: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/about/directory/wsu-profile/salah.ahmed/
In this position, you will provide support to the Ahmed lab by conducting research and collection of data in support of the study of mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases including arthritis. You will accomplish this through complex laboratory/scientific experiments such as performing primary cell culture experiments, and dosing and handling of mice and rats.
In addition, this position will be responsible for maintaining scientific instruments, purchasing laboratory supplies, performing laboratory administrative duties, and other duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary, overtime eligible position.
This is a temporary position expected to end 12 months after the hire date. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary: $3,800.00 - $4,121.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
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.
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 https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/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.
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacology or Pharmaceutical Sciences with preferred focus on biological sciences or applicable related sciences. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qua