Part Time - Student - Behavioral Research Lab Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Behavioral Research Assistant to help run studies in a computer lab. The RA will ensure studies run on time, launch links, reset computers, take attendance, and enforce study rules.

They may work independently or with the researcher and will alert the lab manager to any issues. This role supports a variety of experiments and requires flexibility to adjust procedures for each study, with attention to detail and reliable behavior in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Background checks required
• EEO is the law: Penn State is an equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

• Duties include keeping studies running on time, launching links, re-setting computers, taking attendance, enforcing rules and coordinating extra procedures when needed for a unique study.
• The RA works either independently or along with the researcher and will keep the lab manager updated on any issues that might occur during the course of a study.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Behavioral Research Assistant (RA) position manages the daily running of research studies in our computer lab.

Job Duties Duties include keeping studies running on time, launching links, re-setting computers, taking attendance, enforcing rules and coordinating extra procedures when needed for a unique study (e.g. providing additional instructions during the study, distributing extra supplies, measuring time to walk a distance, setting people up for subliminal priming studies, etc.). The RA works either independently or along with the researcher and will keep the lab manager updated on any issues that might occur during the course of a study.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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EEO IS THE LAW

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