Research Technician I (Part Time) – Social Science

Position Summary
The Research Technician will be responsible for assisting with duties related to the lab’s ongoing community engagement efforts. The RT will be asked to serve as liaison for communication between the lab and the community partners, and assist with creating/maintaining the website for the initiative. The RT also will be asked to help collect data related to the community engagement initiative, through conducting interviews, administering surveys, and holding focus groups. This is a benefits eligible, part-time position – 20-25 hours per week.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate between lab and community partners.
• Assist with website creation and other online/offline publicity.
• Individual and group meetings with the lab.
• Survey and interview development, and administration.
• Travel and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations throughout St. Louis city and county.

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, preferably in psychology or neuroscience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience equaling four years.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to make initial decisions about issues that arise for the lab and community partners.
• Website management skills.
• Expertise with SPSS and/or R statistical programs, Excel, and web programming (e.g., Javascript, Python).
• Strong organizational, and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to get along well with graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduate students working as research assistants within the lab.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to work independently and take initiative on array of projects and duties each day.
• Good computer skills (e.g., knowledge or potential to learn SPSS, R, Qualtrics, Excel, Powerpoint).

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.

Grade
R04-H

Salary Range
$16.21 - $21.69 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected]  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.