Addictions Research Lab Coordinator

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Department of Psychology is seeking a Lab Assistant II to support addiction research in the Addictions Research Laboratory. Responsibilities include recruiting and screening participants, coordinating data entry, and training undergraduates.

The role requires experience in lab settings, familiarity with SCID, and strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask in a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting, training, and supervising undergraduate research assistants.
• Experience in lab research settings.
• Familiarity with SCID and other diagnostic tools.
• Experience handling human biological specimens (saliva, urine).
• Strong multitasking and prioritization under changing workload and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with participants.
• Excellent organization and communication with lab personnel.
• Ability to work in a team and independently with minimal direction.
• Advanced computer skills: word processing, email, spreadsheets, databases.
• Knowledge of SPSS and study-related software (e.g., Qualtrics).
• Interest in clinical psychology and addictions.
• Willingness to learn PAC system.
• Discretion with confidential materials.
• Familiarity with UCLA CTRC scheduling procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and retain community research participants.
• Coordinate data entry and regulatory aspects of the study protocol.
• Train and supervise undergraduate research assistants.
• Maintain accurate records and support lab operations.

Skills

Recruiting

Training

Supervising undergrads

Lab research

Multitasking

Written communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Independent work

Computer skills

SPSS

Qualtrics

Addictions familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Tools

SPSS

Qualtrics

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UCLA Department of Psychology is seeking a Lab Assistant II to support addiction research in the Addictions Research Laboratory. Responsibilities include recruiting and screening participants, coordinating data entry, and training undergraduates.

The role requires experience in lab settings, familiarity with SCID, and strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask in a busy lab environment.