"Research Technician III, College of Science Psychology"

Research Technician III, College of Science Psychology

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24101

Department: Psychology

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's College of Science, Psychology invites you to apply to the role of Research Technician III. This position will help run a large-scale research study on cognitive and brain aging. They will have a vital role in reviewing screening materials and scheduling participants, as well as collecting, scoring, and entering data for participants who undergo a research protocol that unfolds over several weeks. The Research Technician III will work collaboratively with a team that includes faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, and staff. They will assist with supervising undergraduates who are working on the research team, and assist with managing general lab duties.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Collecting, scoring, and managing data for a multifaceted research protocol. This requires effective computing skills, organization, and teamwork.
• Effectively communicating with a variety of individuals with whom we may interact as part of the research study, including members of the research team, participants, and community members.
• Engaging in general project and laboratory duties, including conducting an inventory of supplies, interacting with undergraduate students, staff, and faculty on the team, handling emails, attending lab meetings, and assisting with coordination of lab meetings and other duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Standard professional skills for effective and timely interaction with coworkers and participants.
• Willingness to learn a standardized research protocol. Willingness to train staff in administering a standardized research protocol.
• High attention to detail, ethical standards, and respect for participant confidentiality.
• Standard computing skills, including efficient use of Zoom, REDCap, and Microsoft Office products.
• Intermediate knowledge of psychology, neuroscience, and aging.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (e.g., research or office experience), or equivalent combination of education and work experience

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: 18.15-22.69

Compensation Type: hourly rate

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Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level OC3

Job Family Research & Lab

Job Function Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates Matt Grilli mdgrilli@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter