RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, College of Arts & Sciences, Psychology BOSTON, MA

Boston University; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the United States is hiring a Research Technician for the College of Arts & Sciences, Psychology department. This position involves supporting a research lab through various tasks including data collection, participant management, and lab administration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and be prepared for full-time work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience preferred.
• Strong background in Psychology, Neuroscience, Statistics, or related fields valued.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day lab operations and participant recruitment.
• Collecting behavioral and psychobiological data.
• Supporting IRB and grant submissions.

Skills

Data collection

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Statistics, Project Management, or Public Health

Job description

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, College of Arts & Sciences, Psychology

Category

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

25500883630528

Posted Date

5/29/2025

Salary Grade

Grade 24

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Research Technician will support the BASE Lab and PI Dr. Nicholas Wagner on multiple externally funded research projects that broadly focus on understanding the systems and processes that promote psychosocial adaptation or contribute to the emergence of psychopathology from early childhood through adolescence.

Examples of responsibilities include:

• Assisting PI and other lab members with day-to-day lab operations
• Provide basic support to the onboarding and support of undergraduate research assistants
• Assist with participant recruitment and scheduling
• Facilitate communication and coordination between research groups within the lab and with collaborators
• Collect behavioral, observational, and psychobiological data (including on some weekends and evenings).
• Assist with study data, including data cleaning, processing, and analysis
• Work with lab PI and others to oversee laboratory equipment and supplies
• Assist with IRB and grant submissions, contribute to research dissemination
• Assist with lab website and social media accounts
• Other activities in support of the normal functions of a research lab

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience; preference for Psychology, Neuroscience, Statistics, Project Management, Public Health, or related.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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