Graduate Lab Assistant

Claremont CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Serve as a Graduate Lab Assistant for Wood Neuropsychology of Decision-Making Graduate Lab Assistantwill assist with scheduling lab meetings creating agenda taking minutes determining goals for week scheduling participants and managing other undergraduate research with this lab or a similar lab is preferred.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Prepare lab agenda in collaboration with Dr. Wood.

• Maintain lab space.

• Instruct students on basic neuropsychological tools and lab protocols.

• Work with students in small groups to assist completing projects.

• Assist with basic statistical procedures.

• Be available one to two hours per week for office hours.

• Active support for the Colleges Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

Individuals must possess knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in psychology or neuroscience or any combination ofeducation training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and ability.

Coursework in neurological disorders or neuropsychology is preferred.

A strong interest in a career in the clinical neurosciences is preferred.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:

None.

OTHER:

HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:

This is a temporary status part-time (up to 5 hours per week) non-benefits eligible non-exempt position. The position is anticipated to end on or before July 15 2028. The assignment may be extended upon mutual agreement of both parties.

Hoursmay vary due to the needs of the College ordepartment.

Hourly rate range: $20.00-$21.88. The hourly rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty andtraining.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving receiving and analyzing information formulating work plans and articulating goals and action plans.

Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s) or arm(s) for example using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop for example to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs. for example to lift or move office supplies files books and packages.

At-Will Employment

Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours pay title duties etc.) are subject to change at any time. Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees and likewise the College are free to end the employment relationship at any time for any reason with or without notice or cause unless otherwise prohibited by law.