HBCD Research Lab Assistant

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont seeks a HBCD Research Lab Assistant in Burlington, VT. This role supports the HEALthy Brain Child Development Study under the Department of Psychiatry, including participant recruitment, screening, consent, and data collection with supervision by the Research Specialist.

Responsibilities cover regulatory and financial tasks, data management, and occasional travel for home visits. A Bachelor's in Psychology and 1–3 years of related experience are required; RedCap experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or closely related discipline and one to three years' related experience required.
• Prior research experience desirable, as is any experience with clinical populations and/or infants and young children.
• Knowledge of RedCap.

Skills

Research experience

Clinical population exposure

Infant development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or closely related discipline

Tools

REDCap

Job description

HBCD Research Lab Assistant

Posting Summary

Assist with day-to-day implementation of the HEALthy Brain Child Development Study, a federally funded research study in the Department of Psychiatry. Recruit, screen and schedule study participants, obtain informed consent, and collect multiple types of data (interview, self-report, infant developmental assessments, biospecimens) with daily functional supervision from the Research Specialist. Utilize a variety of platforms for testing and data management. Assist with study regulatory and financial requirements, maintain files and records, use discretion regarding sensitive information, and maintain confidentiality within the framework of University guidelines. Additional responsibilities include compensating study subjects and assisting the Research Specialist with purchasing study-related equipment and supplies. Provide own transportation for occasional travel required to perform home visits to study participants, distribute flyers and incentive program initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or closely related discipline and one to three years' related experience required.

Desirable Qualifications

Prior research experience is desirable, as is any experience with clinical populations and/or infants and young children.

Knowledge of RedCap.

Anticipated Pay Range

$23.54 - $28.00/hour, depending on experience

Special Conditions

• A probationary period may be required
• Contingent on continued funding
• Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime)
• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy
• Background Check required for this position

FLSA

• Non-Exempt

Union Position

• Yes, UVMSU

Job Location

• Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled

Department

Psychiatry/55750

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12

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