Collective Lab Technician (Instructional Support Technician I)

Position Summary

The Collective Lab Technician plays an important role in supporting innovative behavioral and mental health research within Dr. Vargas's research program. This position provides hands-on technical and operational support for multiple research studies, assisting with participant recruitment, IRB coordination, data management, and day-to-day research operations. Working closely with faculty and research staff, the role helps ensure studies are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with university and human subjects research standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional interested in psychology, public health, digital health, or general research focused on youth mental health and related areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of research projects, including overseeing and tracking project progress, completing multiple tasks, complete and track project institutional administrative processes including purchasing, reimbursement, and approvals.
• Coordinate participant recruitment and study logistics using research participant pools, online platforms, and campus outreach methods.
• Support IRB processes, including protocol submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and compliance documentation.
• Organize and maintain research datasets, participant records, and study documentation in accordance with confidentiality and data security standards.
• Coordinate and assist with data collection, entry, verification, and management using research and survey tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, and Qualtrics.
• Prepare and maintain research materials, equipment, and study supplies to support ongoing behavioral and social science research projects.
• Plan and execute logistics for in-person and virtual workshops for research studies.
• Coordinate visits to or outreach events for community partner sites.