Research Lab Technician - EEG & Aging Studies

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attention, Affect, and Aging (AAA) Lab at Purdue University is seeking a full-time laboratory technician to support operations and advance research on attention, emotion, and aging. You will coordinate study procedures, manage behavioral and EEG data, and contribute to data collection on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus.

Qualified applicants will hold a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, gerontology, computer science, or a related field, demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, gerontology, computer science, or related field.
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive laboratory environment.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and professionalism as a collegial team member.
• Ability to work as part of a team and train others.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to efficiently multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to work in-person on Purdue’s main campus in West Lafayette, IN.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day lab operations including recruitment, scheduling, management of behavioral and EEG data, and in-person data collection.
• Assist the lab director with volunteer training.
• Opportunities for mentored, independent research are available, if desired.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Training Others

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Multitasking

Cross-cultural skills

In-person on-site work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Gerontology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

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Job description

The Attention, Affect, and Aging (AAA) Lab at Purdue University is seeking a full-time laboratory technician to support operations and advance research on attention, emotion, and aging. You will coordinate study procedures, manage behavioral and EEG data, and contribute to data collection on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus.

Qualified applicants will hold a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, gerontology, computer science, or a related field, demonstrate strong communication and