Research Technician II - Social Science
Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Position Summary
The Research Technician will manage participant recruitment and data collection and analysis. They will be responsible for resolving study enrollment, task administration, and data collection and quality assurance issues across all phases of the project. When unusual conditions arise, the individual will consult with the supervisor about appropriate action.
Scheduled Hours
37.5 hours per week.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Administer electroencephalography (EEG) and fMRI scans for human subjects.
Manage and train undergraduate research assistants.
Recruit participants, schedule sessions, and manage files.
Process data, wrangle, and analyze.
Handle miscellaneous duties as assigned (e.g., task troubleshooting).
Provide compensation to research participants as specified in the research protocol.
Communicate daily with lab members to coordinate scheduling and training of undergraduates.
Communicate regularly with the PI and other research team staff, including multiple in-person meetings each week.
Collect behavioral and questionnaire data for a psychological research study. This position does not involve clinical research or patient information.
Maintain contact and communication with young and older adults from the community.
Working Conditions
Normal office environment.
EEG scanning duties performed on the Danforth campus.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Equipment
Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree.
Bachelor's degree, preferably in psychology or neuroscience.
Previous research experience.
Expertise with SPSS and/or R statistical programs and web programming.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to make initial decisions about issues that may prevent participants from completing a study.
Ability to problem‑solve when problems arise in task administration.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills; must get along well with graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduate research assistants.
Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects and duties each day.
Certifications / Professional Licenses
No specific certification or professional license is required.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is required.
Skills
JavaScript
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Qualtrics
Driver's License
A driver's license is not required for this position.
Grade
R06-H
Salary Range
$16.92 - $26.44 per hour
Benefits Statement
Personal:
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness:
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
Family:
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for continued childcare and adult care.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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The Research Technician will manage participant recruitment and data collection and analysis. They will be responsible for resolving study enrollment, task administration, and data collection and quality assurance issues across all phases of the project. When unusual conditions arise, the individual will consult with the supervisor about appropriate action.
Scheduled Hours
37.5 hours per week.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Administer electroencephalography (EEG) and fMRI scans for human subjects.
Manage and train undergraduate research assistants.
Recruit participants, schedule sessions, and manage files.
Process data, wrangle, and analyze.
Handle miscellaneous duties as assigned (e.g., task troubleshooting).
Provide compensation to research participants as specified in the research protocol.
Communicate daily with lab members to coordinate scheduling and training of undergraduates.
Communicate regularly with the PI and other research team staff, including multiple in-person meetings each week.
Collect behavioral and questionnaire data for a psychological research study. This position does not involve clinical research or patient information.
Maintain contact and communication with young and older adults from the community.
Working Conditions
Normal office environment.
EEG scanning duties performed on the Danforth campus.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Equipment
Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree.
Bachelor's degree, preferably in psychology or neuroscience.
Previous research experience.
Expertise with SPSS and/or R statistical programs and web programming.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to make initial decisions about issues that may prevent participants from completing a study.
Ability to problem‑solve when problems arise in task administration.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills; must get along well with graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduate research assistants.
Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects and duties each day.
Certifications / Professional Licenses
No specific certification or professional license is required.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is required.
Skills
JavaScript
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Qualtrics
Driver's License
A driver's license is not required for this position.
Grade
R06-H
Salary Range
$16.92 - $26.44 per hour
Benefits Statement
Personal:
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness:
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
Family:
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for continued childcare and adult care.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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