Research Technician I - Psychological & Brain Sciences

Position Summary
This is a full-time research technician position to work on research investigating mediators and moderators of the effects of physical activity on neuronal integrity, Alzheimer disease biomarkers, brain structure and cognitive function in middle-aged to older adults.

Job Description

This position requires traveling between the Danforth and School of Medicine campuses, and transporting blood samples between locations at the School of Medicine.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Assist with coordinating undergraduate research assistants.
• Exercise testing, cognitive testing.
• Assist with other data collection procedures (actigraphy, questionnaires).
• Data entry and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, or a related field.
• Prior research experience in a psychology research lab, though relevant coursework or research in related fields might count towards experience.
• Experience with SPSS, STATA, and/or R statistical programs.
• Experience with structural MRI processing and analyses (e.g., FreeSurfer, FSL).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently, and take initiative.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification with some experience or recent college graduate with little to no experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience equaling four years in related field or Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Grade
R04-H

Salary Range
$15.76 - $21.09 / 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.

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.

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