"Research Senior Technician"

This position serves as the Research Senior Technician in the Deepest Beliefs Lab (DBL) within the Department of Psychology at The Ohio State University under the direction of Dr. Kurt Gray, Weary Foundation Endowed Chair in Social Psychology.

The Research Senior Technician provides advanced technical, operational, and administrative support to ensure the effective day-to-day functioning of the lab and the execution of PI-directed research activities.

Responsibilities include coordinating routine lab operations; assisting with the recruitment, onboarding, and training of undergraduate research assistants; serving as a primary point of contact for routine inquiries; preparing, submitting, and maintaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols; and tracking and reconciling research-related expenses. The role supports research projects by assisting with literature reviews, data collection, survey programming using established tools such as Qualtrics, and preliminary data analysis using standard methods.

The Research Technician also assists with the preparation of research documentation, summaries, reports, and manuscript components under PI guidance and supports internal and external communication related to lab activities. The position independently resolves routine operational or research-related issues within established procedures and escalates non-routine or complex matters to the PI as appropriate, while providing day-to-day guidance and procedural training to undergraduate research assistants to ensure consistency with lab protocols.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures and collaboratively as part of a research team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• Prior experience supporting research activities, including familiarity with IRB processes, data collection, data entry, and basic data analysis.
• Experience with research tools such as Qualtrics, SPSS, R, or similar platforms.
• Experience assisting with research documentation, reports, or manuscripts.
• Experience coordinating or training undergraduate research assistants.

This is a term position for 1 or 2 years and can be renewed based on performance and availability of funds

Compensation: $19.28-$25.19/hour. The offer will be based on internal equity, budget, and candidate qualifications.

Application Instructions:

Applications should include:

1. A one-page cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience for the position (such as experience conducting psychological research, project coordination, and/or science writing).
2. A CV or resume highlighting relevant work and research experience.
3. Contact information for two potential references.

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions can be directed to the current Lab Manager, Helen Devine, devine.247@osu.edu.