Research Technician Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness and Well-Being
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JOB SUMMARY
Aaron Seitz and Susanne Jaeggi at the Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness and Well-Being 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 in-person 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
MINIMUM 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
- Ability to keep accurate and detailed records of research data
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal time management and solution-focused problem-solving skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours as needed including evening / after-hours and weekend hours as needed for particular research activities and to travel off-site for recruitment events
Preferred
- Experience working with older adults children and managing undergraduate staff
- Experience managing different large-scale projects
- Programming experience in MATLABPython and R
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
1) Recruitment of research participants
2) Managing research studies
3) Data management
4) RA Management and training
5) Other lab responsibilities
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:
$20.47 - $28.14With 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 similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Patient Care
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Case Management
- Experience with Children
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
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