Research Technician

Job Profile:
Lab and Research Assistant 2 Non-Exempt

Job Family:
Lab and Research Support

Time Type:
Part time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:
$24.00 USD Hourly

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job profile Summary:
Performs intermediate to complex technical support, general lab maintenance, and lab operational support with some degree of independence to aid in research projects. Responsible for following lab safety standards.

Job Description:

This position is for a research technician to support the goals of a grant projected funded by the National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. The project involves intensive daily data collection across a 19-month period. This position will support recruitment and retention of a sample of 150 ASU college students. Additional responsibilities will include data management and preliminary data analyses as well as oversight of the project under the supervision of Dr. William Corbin.

Position Salary Range:

• $24.00 per hour.

Essential Duties:

• Essential duties include overall monitoring of the project, recruitment, and tracking and retention of participants as well as data management and analyses. Duties also include communication with the ASU IRB and the funding source (NIAAA).

Desired Qualifications:

• Desired qualifications include at least one year of research experience and experience with project management. Additionally desired qualifications include experience with participant recruitment and retention and data management and analyses and/or experience with any of the programs used to perform these tasks (RedCap, Qualtrics, Expiwell, SPSS).

Working Environment:

• Daily activities will include regular meetings with members of Dr. Corbin's research team, communication with the ASU IRB and the funding source, and recruitment, tracking, and retention of a sample of 150 college men. Once data collection has begun, daily activities will include setting up data repositories, assisting with data cleaning, and preliminary data analyses. These tasks will involve working with a variety of software programs including Qualtrics, Expiwell, RedCap, and SPSS.

Department Statement:

The Department of Psychology, a unit within ASU's The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is developing foundations and deploying solutions for healthy minds, bodies and societies. The department fosters educational excellence through innovative neuroscience and psychology degree programs, award-winning faculty and unparalleled access to undergraduate and graduate research experiences. Graduates emerge well-prepared for professional opportunities in academia, education, industry, healthcare, government and community organizations.

In a supportive and collaborative environment, staff and faculty have the opportunity to grow in expertise and enhance leadership skills. The department, recognizing and embracing various identities, nurtures a sense of belonging where every voice is valued. Engaging with the broader ASU community and participating in unique programs like the REACH Institute, the Child Study Lab, the Clinical Psychology Center and Psych for Life®, provides ample opportunity to make a direct impact in people's lives.

Aligned with ASU's Charter and Design aspirations, the Department of Psychology prioritizes the success of its students and alumni and integrates transdisciplinary approaches to improve communities on a local, national and global scale.

To support ASU's commitment to serving its community, benefits-eligible employees are immediately eligible at hire, and on every January 1 thereafter, for a maximum of eight hours of paid time off to participate in external volunteer activities. Because ASU values the continued growth and development of its employees, we provide employees with up to 24 hours of release time per year towards training opportunities that will enhance skills and abilities and provide professional growth and development.

Driving Requirement:
Driving is not required for this position.

Location:
Campus: Tempe

Funding:
No Federal Funding

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