Lab Research Assistant — Immigrant & BIPOC Well-Being

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside’s Department of Psychology invites applications for a part-time Lab Assistant with the IMPACTO research team. The role supports immigrant and BIPOC youth well-being through literature reviews, data coding, and coordination of undergraduate researchers.

Expected up to 28.13 per hour, with a broader range offered up to 32.31 per hour. The position is a one-year appointment with potential renewal based on funding, lab needs, and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication required.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field; high school diploma or GED accepted for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and interview undergraduate researchers; manage assistants.
• Handle IRB submissions, data agreements, and security protocols.
• Maintain data storage systems and scheduling; place orders.
• Co-author conference posters and manuscripts; assist with literature reviews and data preparation.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Matlab

SPSS

R

Dedoose

NVivo

Job description

University of California, Riverside’s Department of Psychology invites applications for a part-time Lab Assistant with the IMPACTO research team. The role supports immigrant and BIPOC youth well-being through literature reviews, data coding, and coordination of undergraduate researchers.

Expected up to 28.13 per hour, with a broader range offered up to 32.31 per hour. The position is a one-year appointment with potential renewal based on funding, lab needs, and performance.