Research Laboratory Aide

Arizona State University; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer time off

Professional development time

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Arizona State University in Tempe is seeking a Lab and Research Assistant 1 Non-Exempt to support PI Grodin's day-to-day tasks in a human subjects lab. The role includes coordinating meetings, supervising undergraduates, IRB protocol management, and handling data infrastructure.

You will recruit participants, guide them through data protocols, ensure lab safety, and contribute to routine and administrative research activities in a campus-based setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a human subjects laboratory.
• Experience with Office software (Word, Excel); IRB familiarity preferred.
• Experience with data management preferred.
• Preferred experience with participants who have alcohol or substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and manage undergraduate students.
• Submit and manage IRB protocols.
• Establish laboratory data infrastructure.
• Recruit participants and run participants through data protocols.
• Assist PI Grodin with day-to-day lab tasks.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Office Software (Word, Excel)

IRB familiarity

Job description

Job Profile

Lab and Research Assistant 1 Non-Exempt

Job Family: Lab and Research Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary

Provides routine, technical, and administrative support to research projects to ensure established protocols and procedures are followed for the lab. Responsible for following lab safety standards.

Job Description

The research laboratory aide will assist PI Grodin in all aspects of her day-to-day laboratory tasks, including coordinating meetings, managing undergraduate students, submitting and managing IRB protocols, establishing laboratory data infrastructure, recruiting participants, and running participants through data protocols.

Position Salary Range

• $24.00 per hour.

Essential Duties

• Essential duties include coordinating meetings, managing undergraduate students, submitting and managing IRB protocols, establishing laboratory data infrastructure, recruiting participants, and running participants through data protocols.

Desired Qualifications

• BA or BS in psychology, neuroscience, or related field.
• Experience assisting with or managing a human subjects laboratory.
• Experience with Office software (word, excel). Preferred experience with IRB.
• Preferred experience working with participants with alcohol or substance use disorders.
• Preferred experience with data management.

Working Environment

• Participant related work will be on campus. All other work can be done on a laptop or computer from anywhere on campus or off campus.

Driving Requirement

Driving is not required for this position.

Location

Campus: Tempe

Funding

No Federal Funding

Department Statement

The Department of Psychology, a unit within ASU’s The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is developing foundations and deploying solutions for healthy minds, bodies and societies. The department fosters educational excellence through innovative neuroscience and psychology degree programs, award-winning faculty and unparalleled access to undergraduate and graduate research experiences. Graduates emerge well-prepared for professional opportunities in academia, education, industry, healthcare, government and community organizations.

In a supportive and collaborative environment, staff and faculty have the opportunity to grow in expertise and enhance leadership skills. The department, recognizing and embracing various identities, nurtures a sense of belonging where every voice is valued. Engaging with the broader ASU community and participating in unique programs like the REACH Institute, the Child Study Lab, the Clinical Psychology Center and Psych for Life®, provides ample opportunity to make a direct impact in people’s lives.

Aligned with ASU’s Charter and Design aspirations, the Department of Psychology prioritizes the success of its students and alumni and integrates transdisciplinary approaches to improve communities on a local, national and global scale.

Benefits and Perks

• To support ASU’s commitment to serving its community, benefits-eligible employees are immediately eligible at hire, and on every January 1 thereafter, for a maximum of eight hours of paid time off to participate in external volunteer activities.
• Because ASU values the continued growth and development of its employees, we provide employees with up to 24 hours of release time per year towards training opportunities that will enhance skills and abilities and provide professional growth and development.
• ASU’s comprehensive benefits package is a key part of your total compensation.

Relocation Assistance

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ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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