Research Assistant I- Spanish Bilingual- AIM lab

Boys Town National Research Hospital; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Retirement match on 401K

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Boys Town National Research Hospital is seeking a part-time Spanish-English bilingual research assistant to support bilingual language development research with children. You will perform data management, administer assessments in Spanish and English in school contexts, transcribe language samples, and support lab administration.

Previous research or related fields preferred; opportunities to present findings.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English, with proficiency in both languages.
• High school diploma and at least one year of college coursework or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to work directly with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare stimuli and develop test procedures for language tasks.
• Assist in data collection, data processing, and procedures in research studies.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain documentation on lab conditions.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and workspace.
• Collect and analyze data, reporting findings to the PI and staff.
• Assist in recruitment, scheduling, and testing of research participants.
• Utilize computers to analyze and plot results from experiments.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Data management

Language assessment

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma

One year college coursework or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting a part-time Spanish-English Bilingual research assistant to support research on bilingual children’s language development and the identification of developmental language disorder. Specific responsibilities include data management and processing, administering language and literacy assessments in Spanish and English in school contexts, transcribing and coding language samples, assisting with data quality checks, maintaining study records and materials, and supporting general laboratory administration. Applicants must be proficient in both Spanish and English and comfortable working directly with children and families. Applicants with previous experience in research, child language development, speech-language pathology, education, psychology, or a related field will be given preference. The successful applicant will gain hands‑on experience with bilingual language assessment and clinical research and may have opportunities to contribute to conference presentations and scientific manuscripts. Hours: Part Time

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Assists in the preparation of stimuli and development of appropriate test procedures.
• Assists in research tool preparation, data collection, and procedures in research studies which may include animals, human subjects, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions and results.
• Adheres to lab safety standards.
• Maintains a detailed record of test conditions and results.
• Assists in the calibration, maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment and workspace.
• Assists in data collection and data analysis.
• Reports findings and project outcomes to the principal investigator and involved staff.
• Assists in the design, construction, and maintenance of electronic devices used in laboratories, including PCs, audio equipment, and special purpose interfaces.
• Assists in the recruitment, scheduling, and testing in research studies using animal or human subjects.
• Uses computers to analyze and plot results of experiments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply knowledge gained through coursework in psychology, speech and hearing, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and/or computer science.
• Ability to operate and calibrate lab equipment and other electronic devices.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and audio equipment.
• Ability to apply math aptitude in order to perform data analyses and generate results.
• Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work directly with laboratory staff personnel and principal investigators.
• Job requires interpersonal skills, close attention to details, math aptitude, independent analytical thinking, organizational skills and flexibility in duties performed.
• Ability to participate in continuing education programs regarding laboratory safe practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of one year of college coursework or equivalent experience required.
• Based on area of assignment, bilingual skills may be required.
• If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coursework with an emphasis in psychology, speech and hearing, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or a research related area is preferred.

Benefits:

• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in‑network provider.
• We help your employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.
• Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co‑pays on certain maintenance drugs.

Company Culture:

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences.

We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town: Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917.

With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country.

With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town’s mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town’s mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

Boys Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to Boys Town are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.

Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and participate in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.