Research Technician
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY
Aaron Seitz and Susanne Jaeggi at the Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness and WellBeing seek Research Technicians to assist in studies focused on measuring and training cognitive processes. Primary responsibilities will include leading and managing studies focused on digital cognitive assessments (e.g. vision hearing attention memory etc) and digital cognitive training programs. We work with diverse populations including ages (ranging from children to older adults) neurodiverse individuals and those with perceptual and cognitive needs thus candidates should be sensitive to the needs of different people also including people of different backgrounds (i.e. race culture gender socioeconomic status etc). Additionally an ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal communication and project management skills who can work well in both remote and inperson settings with PIs graduate students undergraduate students programmers designers community partners and national/international collaborators.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Develop study tools (e.g. tracking forms questionnaires administration protocols) train research assistants on study procedures and run participants through study procedures
Lead project meetings coordinating with team members to monitor progress address challenges and ensure continuous advancement toward research objectives
Engage with potential participants through various recruitment methods (e.g. flyers ads events etc) and train support and supervise research assistants and staff to help with participant recruitment
Verify participant data daily to ensure collection is accurate and process data with MATLABPython and R scripts as needed
Prepare and maintain IRB materials ensuring compliance with approved procedures
Oversee the ordering inventory and management of lab equipment and office supplies; collaborate with the finance and IT departments to coordinate equipment procurement
Supervise daily lab operations address issues that arise and report them to supervisors
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Recruitment of research participants 10;
Managing research studies 40;
Data management 20;
RA management and training 20; and
Other lab responsibilities 10.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS degree in Psychology Cognitive Science Neuroscience Education or related technical field
Experience with IRB and clinical trial procedures
One to three years of academic or professional experience in a research lab
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent interpersonal time management and solutionfocused problemsolving skills
Ability to keep accurate and detailed records of research data
Willingness to work flexible hours as needed including evening / afterhours and weekend hours as needed for particular research activities and to travel offsite for recruitment events
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with older adults children and managing undergraduate staff
Experience managing different largescale projects
Programming experience in MATLABPython and R
The expected starting salary is $22.51 $33.77 USD Hourly.
Position Type
ResearchAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
105HExpected Hiring Range:
With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
