Lab Manager

University of North Texas - Denton; Town of Texas, Denton (WI, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Lab Manager to oversee a behavioral research lab. This role involves managing resources, supervising student assistants, and administering data collection software. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the research process and excellent organizational skills. Join a vibrant team committed to innovation and excellence in research, where your contributions will help shape the future of business education and research. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with faculty and students in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Experience in supervising research assistants is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily tasks in the administration of the SONA software platform.
• Conduct experiments for researchers in the behavioral lab.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Supervision

Basic Research Understanding

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Related Fields

Tools

SONA Software

SPSS

SAS

R

Qualtrics

Job description

Title: Lab Manager

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business

Department: UNT-Marketing-131340

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $18.14 per hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is the choice of nearly 10,000 students - making it one of the largest business schools in the nation. Since 1961, the college has been continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) - a hallmark of the world's best business schools. Nationally recognized and cutting-edge degrees, enable students to learn beyond the classroom so they can become leaders in their field.

Position Overview

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business seeks a full-time behavioral lab manager position located in the Business Leadership building (BLB) at the University of North Texas.

The position involves managing the lab's resources, supervising MBA student assistants, and administering data collection software (SONA) across multiple departments in the college. The lab manager will work closely with faculty members, PhD students, and undergraduate student participants to conduct a diverse set of research studies. The research conducted spans numerous topics, including consumer behavior, organizational behavior, behavioral accounting, logistics and operations, information systems, financial decision making, charitable giving, and group dynamics.

The lab manager will also oversee the daily research being conducted in the lab, such as scheduling and supervising the running of online (SONA) or in-lab studies, as well as any administrative tasks of the lab. The lab manager will report to the Director of the Behavioral Lab.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Basic understanding of the research process


• Excellent communication skills


• Excellent organizational skills (scheduling, timelines, daily tasks)


• Ability to supervise research assistants

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Managing the lab's resources


• Supervising MBA student assistants


• Administering data collection software (SONA)


• Overseeing the collection of in-person lab studies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, management, organizational behavior, psychology, or related fields, such as statistics or other scientific fields.


• 1+ years of experience designing and collecting behavioral research studies.


• Proficiency in Sona-Systems software.


• Experience with statistical packages; SPSS, SAS, or R.


• Proficiency in experimental survey design and experimental software skills; Qualtrics.

Job Duties:

• Managing daily tasks in the administration of the SONA software platform.


• Conducting experiments (in individual, dyadic, and small group contexts) for researchers in the behavioral lab (BLB 279).


• Interfacing with IT staff regarding lab computer set-up and equipment.


• Interfacing with RCoB facilities regarding granting access to BLB 279 (Behavioral Lab).


• Hiring, training, and supervising student assistants to staff the lab.


• Assisting faculty/doctoral students with applications to the Institutional Review Board.


• Increasing the size of the SONA subject pool with more participating courses as needed to accommodate increased research activity of faculty and doctoral students.

Work Schedule:

Flexible, up to 19 hours per week

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.