Research Tech I (Part Time) - Social Sciences

Washington University; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a part-time Research Technician to support the Emotion and Relationships Lab in St. Louis, MO. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, data collection, and behavioral coding under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field is preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and/or experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred.
• Experience in lab research with human participants is preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Data collection and management.
• Behavioral coding and transcription.
• Individual and group meetings in the lab.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Strong interpersonal skills

Team player

Independent and take initiative

Good computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63130 Scheduled Hours 20

Position Summary

The Research Technician will be responsible for assisting with duties related to the research activities in the Emotion and Relationships Lab. The position is part-time (fewer than 20 hours per week) and not eligible for benefits.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Data collection and management.
• Behavioral coding and transcription.
• Individual and group meetings in the lab.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Not Applicable.
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field.
• Experience in laboratory research with human participants.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Good computer skills (knowledge of Excel, Word, and Powerpoint).

Grade R04-H Salary Range $16.54 - $22.35 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: Research (4 Years).
• Skills: Not Applicable.

Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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