Research Assistant I (SCAN Laboratory)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The UCLA Sensory, Cognitive, and Affective Neurodevelopment (SCAN) Laboratory at UCLA seeks a full-time Research Assistant to support innovative research on sensory processing and neurodevelopment in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The role provides hands-on experience in clinical research, neuroimaging, assessments, and data analysis.

Responsibilities include recruitment, protocol implementation, data collection across imaging and behavioral domains, MRI preparation, data

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of basic research methods and data collection procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate research records and documentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with participants and families.

Aufgaben

• Assist with participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and study visits.
• Support implementation of research protocols and maintain study documentation.
• Collect, manage, and process neuroimaging, behavioral, psychophysiological, and questionnaire data.
• Assist with MRI participant preparation and data acquisition.
• Support data cleaning, quality control, database management, and analysis.
• Assist with study reports, presentations, manuscripts, and grant-related analyses.
• Maintain IRB and regulatory documentation and support laboratory operations.

Kenntnisse

Research methods

Data collection

Documentation

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field

Tools

REDCap

MRI data processing software

Jobbeschreibung

Description

The UCLA Sensory, Cognitive, and Affective Neurodevelopment (SCAN) Laboratory within the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support innovative research examining sensory processing and neurodevelopment in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This position offers hands-on experience in clinical research, neuroimaging, behavioral assessments, and data analysis. Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and study visits


• Support implementation of research protocols and maintain study documentation


• Collect, manage, and process neuroimaging, behavioral, psychophysiological, and questionnaire-based data


• Assist with MRI participant preparation and data acquisition


• Support data cleaning, quality control, database management, and analysis


• Assist with study reports, presentations, manuscripts, and grant-related analysis


• Maintain IRB and regulatory documentation and support general laboratory operations

The department's typical operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm. Staff may occasionally be scheduled during evenings or weekend hours based on research participants needs. Employees should expect to work approximately 2-3 weekends per month, with weekday schedules adjusted to maintain a 40-hour workweek.

Salary range: $30.12/hr - $35.92/hr

Qualifications

Required:

Comfort working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Knowledge of basic research methods and data collection procedures

Ability to maintain accurate research records and documentation

Ability to interact professional with research participants and families from diverse backgrounds

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary research team

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

Bachelors degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field

Experience working with pediatric, neurodevelopment, autism spectrum disorder, or other clinical populations

Minimum 1 year of experience supporting research projects in a laboratory, academic, clinical research, or related research environment

Experience with behavioral, psychophysiological, or neuroimaging research methods

Experience with research databases or electronic data capture systems, such as REDCap

Knowledge of MRI research procedures, data processing software, or neuroimaging analysis tools