Research Lab Technician & Data Systems Specialist

The Psychology Lab Technician’s primary duty; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Psychology Lab Technician to manage lab resources, provide technical support, and coordinate with faculty and students. The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree in Psychology or related fields and at least three years of relevant experience. Strong communication, organizational skills, and programming abilities are essential for this role, which is crucial for the effective operation of psychology laboratories.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple lab teaching equipment.
• Experience liaising with faculty, students, and external vendors.
• Strong technological skills related to data collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory and manage lab facilities.
• Provide support for data collection systems and troubleshoot hardware/software.
• Coordinate with TRU departments for lab equipment management.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of lab practices

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

Research experience

Knowledge of psychological equipment and software

Basic understanding of experimental design, data analyses and ethics

Knowledge of scientific data organization and management

Strong organizational, record-keeping and problem-solving skills

Programming skills

Education

Four (4) year undergraduate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related field

Job description

A leading educational institution seeks a Psychology Lab Technician to manage lab resources, provide technical support, and coordinate with faculty and students. The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree in Psychology or related fields and at least three years of relevant experience. Strong communication, organizational skills, and programming abilities are essential for this role, which is crucial for the effective operation of psychology laboratories.