Lab Assistant II - Psychiatry - 141416

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is seeking a part-time research assistant to support studies on brain, addiction, and development. Under supervision, you will assist with data collection, administering behavioral and neurocognitive measures, collecting biological specimens, and aiding with neuroimaging data acquisition.

Responsibilities include recruitment, obtaining consent, entering and verifying data, scheduling visits, and general lab support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with lab experience or coursework in psychology or related field.
• Experience in a research lab and handling confidential information.
• Strong organization, data entry, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow guidance when needed.
• Experience with administering neurocognitive and behavioral assessments.
• Experience with REDCap and clinical populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist PIs on studies investigating brain, addiction, and development.
• Data collection and administration of behavioral and neurocognitive measures.
• Collect saliva, urine, and hair samples; assist with neuroimaging data acquisition.
• Recruit participants; obtain informed assent/consent; schedule visits.
• Enter and verify study data; prepare data collection forms and correspondence.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; assist with other lab tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Confidentiality handling

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe PDF

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED with 2 years lab experience

Or 2 years college with psychology-related coursework and 1 year lab experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

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).