Lab Assistant II

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of references. Please have these documents ready for upload when completing your application. You may combine your cover letter and list of references into a single file and copy and paste it into the "Cover Letter" section.

Department Summary

The UCLA Department of Psychology is an exceptional department known for its excellence in research, teaching, and service. With a distinguished faculty comprising more than 60 ladder rank members, it is one of the nation's top psychology departments. Its undergraduate program is the largest within the Division of Life Sciences and the UCLA College, with more than 4,700 undergraduate students enrolled across three majors: Psychology, Psychobiology, and Cognitive Science. The department also offers a comprehensive Ph.D. program with eight areas of study to approximately 200 enrolled graduate students.

Position Summary

Provide research support and act as study coordinator for the UCLA Addictions Research Laboratory. The lab assistant II will contribute to clinical laboratory studies of addiction. Responsibilities include subject recruitment, screening and retention with a community sample of research participants, coordinating organizational aspects of the study such as data entry, and coordinating regulatory aspects of the study protocol. Additionally, the lab assistant II will train and supervise undergraduate research assistants.

Salary & Compensation

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting, training, and supervising undergraduate research assistants. (Required)
• Experience working in lab research settings. (Required)
• Familiarity with SCID and other diagnostic tools. (Preferred)
• Experience handling human biological specimens, such as saliva and urine. (Preferred)
• Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely fashion in spite of changes in workload, changes in assignments, pressure of deadlines, competing assignments and heavy workloads. Ability to multitask and prioritize. (Required)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Able to communicate effectively with research participants and to conduct data collection using clear and standardized procedures. (Required)
• Excellent organization and communication skills that convey sensitivity, empathy, and respect for study participants and other lab personnel. (Required)
• Ability to work as part of a team and ability to collaborate with other lab personnel. Skilled in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required)
• Advanced computer skills in word processing, email systems, spreadsheets, and databases. Knowledge of PC and Mac computers and applications. (Required)
• Skill in using SPSS to manage databases and perform analyses. Advanced knowledge of study-related software. (i.e. Qualtrics). (Preferred)
• Interest in and familiarity with clinical psychology and addictions. Familiarity with SCID and other diagnostic tools. (Preferred)
• Willingness to become familiar with purchasing and accounts payable component (PAC) system to purchase office supplies. (Preferred)
• Demonstrates ability to handle confidential materials with discretion. (Required)
• Ability to use standard lab equipment, including telephones, copy machines, and scanners. (Required)
• Knowledge of UCLA Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) scheduling procedures and center policies. (Preferred)
• Demonstrates ability to maintain professionalism and good decision making when confronted with difficult people or situations, either on the telephone or in person. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Psychobiology, or related field or equivalent experience/training/education. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• E-Verify Check: The position is funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

TX-Systemwide Technical

Complete Position Description

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