Research Lab Manager - Dementia Care Study

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 74,776,000 - 86,106,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca is seeking two full-time Lab Managers for an NIH-funded dementia study. Responsibilities include coordinating in-person and video visits, eye-tracking and psychophysiological measures, and overseeing data quality.

You will manage daily lab operations, recruit participants, supervise undergraduate researchers, and ensure IRB compliance. On-site, one-year term with potential renewal based on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 2–4 years of research experience or equivalent.
• Experience conducting or assisting with psychological/behavioral research.
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily lab operations and support the research process.
• Assist with participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Oversee data collection, data management and quality assurance.
• Ensure IRB and regulatory compliance.
• Train and supervise undergraduate research assistants.

Skills

Lab management

Data collection

Participant recruitment

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in psychology, human development, gerontology, public health, or related field

Bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, gerontology, public health, or related field

Tools

Qualtrics

Eye-tracking basics

MATLAB

R

Python

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca is seeking two full-time Lab Managers for an NIH-funded dementia study. Responsibilities include coordinating in-person and video visits, eye-tracking and psychophysiological measures, and overseeing data quality.

You will manage daily lab operations, recruit participants, supervise undergraduate researchers, and ensure IRB compliance. On-site, one-year term with potential renewal based on funding and performance.