Addictions Research Lab Assistant II — Study Coordinator

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Department of Psychology is seeking a Lab Assistant II to provide research support for the Addictions Research Laboratory. You will recruit, screen, and retain community participants, coordinate data entry and regulatory tasks, and train undergraduate researchers.

You will work with a team, handle confidential materials, and use SPSS/Qualtrics with comfort. Strong organization, communication, and multitasking are essential for this role in a dynamic lab setting.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting, training, and supervising undergraduate research assistants.
• Experience working in lab research settings.
• Familiarity with SCID and other diagnostic tools.
• Experience handling human biological specimens (saliva/urine).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize under heavy workloads.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with participants.
• Excellent organization and respectful communication with participants and staff.
• Ability to work in a team and independently with minimal direction.
• Advanced computer skills and database usage (Word, Excel, email).
• Knowledge of Qualtrics and SPSS is preferred.
• Interest in clinical psychology and addictions; familiarity with SCID.
• Willingness to learn PAC system for purchasing supplies.
• Discretion with confidential materials.
• Experience with standard lab equipment and scheduling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and retain community research participants.
• Coordinate data entry and regulatory aspects of the study protocol.
• Train and supervise undergraduate research assistants.
• Collaborate with lab personnel to ensure smooth operations.
• Handle confidential materials with discretion.
• Maintain organization and timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Recruiting

Training

Supervising undergrads

Lab research experience

SCID familiarity

Handling biological specimens

Multitasking

Clear communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Independent work

Advanced computer skills

SPSS

Qualtrics

Clinical psychology interest

PAC system familiarity

Confidential materials handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

SPSS

Qualtrics

PC/Mac computers

Job description

The UCLA Department of Psychology is seeking a Lab Assistant II to provide research support for the Addictions Research Laboratory. You will recruit, screen, and retain community participants, coordinate data entry and regulatory tasks, and train undergraduate researchers.

You will work with a team, handle confidential materials, and use SPSS/Qualtrics with comfort. Strong organization, communication, and multitasking are essential for this role in a dynamic lab setting.