Lab Manager

Cornell Univeristy; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University seeks two Lab Managers for an NIH-funded study on dementia caregiver-care recipient dyads. You will help manage longitudinal, multi-method research, oversee recruitment and scheduling, collect and manage data, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and supervise undergraduates.

Opportunities exist to contribute to publications and conference presentations. This is a full-time, on-site position on the Ithaca campus with a one-year term and potential renewal based on funding

Qualifications

• Must have 2–4 years of relevant research experience.
• Experience conducting or assisting with psychological or behavioral research.
• Excellent technical, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills; strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication; able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and time management; meticulous follow-through on research projects.
• Ability to work nonstandard hours (evenings/weekends) as participant availability dictates.
• Ability to work sensitively with families affected by dementia, including households with children.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff and community members.

Responsibilities

• Support daily lab operations and research processes; assist with participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Assist data collection, data management and quality assurance.
• Ensure IRB and regulatory compliance.
• Train and supervise undergraduate research assistants.
• Contribute to conference presentations and co-authored publications.

Skills

Research experience

Data management

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Nonstandard hours flexibility

Family dementia sensitivity

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Associate's degree in psychology/human development/gerontology/public health or related field

Bachelor's degree in psychology/human development/gerontology/public health or related field

Tools

Qualtrics

Eye-tracking

Statistical software (R)

Programming (Python)

MATLAB

Job description

Lab Managers needed for an NIH-funded (R01) study of dementia caregiver-care recipient dyads across rural and urban sites, involving in-person and video-based assessment visits, psychophysiological and eye-tracking measures, and questionnaires. The Lab Managers will work closely with Dr. Wells to manage daily lab operations and support the research process, including participant recruitment and scheduling, data collection, data management and quality assurance, IRB and regulatory compliance, and training and supervision of undergraduate research assistants. These positions are well suited to individuals seeking hands-on experience in longitudinal, dyadic, and multi-method research in preparation for graduate study in psychology, gerontology, public health, or a related field. There will be opportunities to contribute to conference presentations and co-authored publications.

Dr. Jenna Wells's research examines how emotion in close relationships shapes mental and physical health across the life course, with a focus on late life and family caregiving for people with dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. Her lab identifies what makes caregivers vulnerable or resilient to adverse outcomes, and studies how positive interpersonal processes support long-term health and well-being in individuals and dyads. For more information about the lab, visit https://blogs.cornell.edu/reachlab/

Because two Lab Managers are being hired to work alongside each other, strong collaboration and communication skills, along with the ability to divide and coordinate shared responsibilities, are essential.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, one-year term position with the possibility of renewal contingent upon funding, available work, and successful performance. This is an in-person, on-site position on the Ithaca campus. No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is provided for this position.

Pay range: $26.00 to $30.05 per hour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• - Associate's degree in psychology, human development, gerontology, public health, or a related field and 2 to 4 years of relevant research experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• - Experience conducting or assisting with psychological or behavioral research.
• - Excellent technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills; ability to work both independently and as part of a research team.
• - Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, and meticulous, consistent follow-through on research projects.
• - Ability to sometimes work nonstandard hours (e.g., evenings, weekends), depending on participant availability.
• - Ability to work sensitively and professionally with families affected by dementia, including households with children.
• - Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• - Bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, gerontology, public health, or a related field.
• - Experience working with older adults or clinical populations.
• - Experience with eye-tracking, psychophysiological, and/or behavioral coding methods.
• - Experience with Qualtrics.
• - Proficiency with statistical or programming software (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB).
• - Experience training or supervising others (e.g., undergraduate research assistants).
• - Interest in pursuing graduate study in clinical psychology, gerontology, or a related field.

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