Hybrid Neuroscience Lab Assistant – Psychedelics & Pain

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego in La Jolla invites a Lab Assistant to support ongoing psychedelics and mindfulness studies. The role involves data collection, participant interaction, and helping with psychophysical and brain-imaging procedures in a collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining lab operations, assisting with recruitment, and ensuring precise documentation while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Occasional evenings may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent; related lab experience preferred.
• Basic psychology, neuroscience, biology knowledge helpful.
• Familiarity with IRB procedures and CITI training is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and data entry tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection for psychophysical and brain studies.
• Maintain lab equipment and organize sample data per IRB protocols.
• Assist with participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Data collection

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college in sciences

Tools

SPSS

REDCap

Excel

Unix

Job description

UC San Diego in La Jolla invites a Lab Assistant to support ongoing psychedelics and mindfulness studies. The role involves data collection, participant interaction, and helping with psychophysical and brain-imaging procedures in a collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining lab operations, assisting with recruitment, and ensuring precise documentation while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Occasional evenings may be required.