Lab Research Lead & Recruitment Specialist

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking a Senior Research Technician in Boston, MA to support multiple studies in the lab. You will lead undergraduate training, manage schedules, and drive recruitment while ensuring MRI safety clearance and data integrity.

You will oversee data capture, organize documentation, and train undergraduates to assist with studies, presentations, and publications. Collaboration with staff and students is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to train and manage lab members.
• Strong organizational skills to monitor recruitment for multiple studies.
• Interest in research and willingness to learn lab methods.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to organize and analyze data from experiments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and dependability.
• Organized and solution-oriented with good time management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, statistics software, and data collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize undergraduate training, scheduling, and duties.
• Head recruitment for multiple research studies.
• Perform data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with participants, graduate students, technicians, and staff to ensure protocols are followed.
• Assist with ordering supplies and draft materials for presentations/publications.
• Screen and schedule participants, including MRI safety clearance.
• Manage REDCap data and shared databases with other universities.
• Oversee safety documentation (MRI safety, CPR, CITI, PAR-Q, waivers).

Skills

Leadership

Training/mentoring

Recruitment

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Technical literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

statistical software

data collection software

Job description

Northeastern University is seeking a Senior Research Technician in Boston, MA to support multiple studies in the lab. You will lead undergraduate training, manage schedules, and drive recruitment while ensuring MRI safety clearance and data integrity.

You will oversee data capture, organize documentation, and train undergraduates to assist with studies, presentations, and publications. Collaboration with staff and students is essential.