Lab Assistant II - Psychiatry - 141416

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a part-time research assistant to support brain, addiction, and development studies in the Department of Psychiatry. You will assist with data collection, administer behavioral and neurocognitive measures, and help collect biological specimens. Responsibilities include recruitment, consent, data entry, and scheduling.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to work in a clinical research environment. Evening/weekend hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED with two years of lab experience, or two years of college including psychology courses and one year of lab experience.
• Previous lab experience in a research setting.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of participant information.
• Ability to work independently and seek guidance when needed.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with Adobe PDF.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience assisting with neurocognitive and behavioral assessments.
• Experience with REDCap for survey administration.
• Experience with clinical populations, including substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

• Assist PIs on studies investigating brain, addiction, and development.
• Data collection and administration of behavioral and neurocognitive measures.
• Collect biological specimens (saliva, urine, hair) and assist with neuroimaging.
• Recruitment and obtaining informed assent/consent from participants.
• Enter and verify study data; schedule study appointments and use facilities.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; prepare data collection forms and correspondence.
• Assist with other tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Confidentiality

Independent work

Interpersonal communication

REDCap data entry

Neurocognitive assessments

Behavioral assessments

Lab teamwork

Biological specimen handling

Education

Two years of college including psychology courses

High school diploma or GED with lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe PDF

Job description

This position is a part-time limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments of psychiatry in the country with cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering challenging career opportunities with potential for growth and a dynamic learning environment to its talented and dedicated employees.

Under supervision, the incumbent will assist the PIs on studies investigating brain, addiction, and development within the Department of Psychiatry. Primary responsibilities include assisting with data collection, administering behavioral and neurocognitive measures; collecting biological specimens including saliva, urine, and hair; and assisting with neuroimaging acquisition. Duties also include recruitment, obtaining informed assent/consent on participants; entering and verifying study data; and scheduling study appointment and research facilities. General lab assistance duties may include maintaining equipment and supplies and preparing data collection forms and various correspondence. Assist with other tasks as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two years of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in Psychology or related field and one year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous lab experience in a research setting.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain and protect confidentiality of participant information with working knowledge of mandated reporting procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently and seek guidance or information when appropriate.
• Strong basic computer skills such as word processing and data entry, as well as experienceusing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe PDF.
• Proven effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English.
• Experience assisting with administering neurocognitive and behavioral assessments.
• Experience assisting with administering the structural clinical interview, substance use assessments, and NIH-Toolbox.
• Experience setting up and administering surveys on REDCap.
• Experience working with clinical populations, including substance use disorder.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience collecting, handling, and shipping biological specimens.
• Previous experience in a clinical research setting.
• Experience administering detailed clinical interviews.
• Experience collecting, coding, and scoring data using computerized measures according to study protocol.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Ability to safely work near a strong magnetic field.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Must have reliable mode of transportation.
• Must be able to work a variable hour schedule.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $57,504 - $69,175 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $27.54 - $33.13

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).