Behavioral Research Lab Coordinator

SDSU Alumni; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University seeks a Neta Lab Technician to support psychology and behavioral science research on campus in San Diego. You will coordinate participant recruitment, manage IRB processes, and organize research data while ensuring confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

The role involves collaborating with faculty, graduate and undergraduate researchers, and community partners to keep projects on schedule and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• IRB processes knowledge and documentation
• Experience coordinating recruitment and study logistics
• Data handling with confidentiality standards
• Prepare and maintain study materials and consents
• Experience in research coordination or project management
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master’s preferred in related field
• Experience in psychology/behavioral science research environments preferred
• Familiarity with REDCap, Airtable, Asana, or similar tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling, and study logistics
• Manage IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and documentation
• Organize and secure research data and participant records
• Prepare materials, consent forms, and study supplies
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and community partners to support operations

Skills

IRB processes coordination

Recruitment coordination

Data management

Documentation & compliance

Project coordination

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree (psychology or related)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Qualtrics

Job description

San Diego State University seeks a Neta Lab Technician to support psychology and behavioral science research on campus in San Diego. You will coordinate participant recruitment, manage IRB processes, and organize research data while ensuring confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

The role involves collaborating with faculty, graduate and undergraduate researchers, and community partners to keep projects on schedule and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment.