RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Psychological & Brain Sciences

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Research Technician in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. This full-time role involves supporting Alzheimer's prevention research through participant recruitment, cognitive testing, and data management. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and be bilingual in English and Spanish or Portuguese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields required.
• 1-3 years of clinical or brain imaging research experience.
• Strong organization and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and cognitive testing for Alzheimer's research.
• Contribute to data entry, analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Engage in community outreach initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual skills in English/Spanish/Portuguese

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, psychology, neuroscience, or related fields

Tools

Data management software (REDCap)

Job description

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Category

Charles River Campus --> Administrative/Support/Clerical

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

25500881330522

Posted Date

5/23/2025

Salary Grade

Grade 25

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Multicultural Alzheimer’s Prevention Program (MAPP) in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is an initiative to advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and prevent cognitive decline in diverse populations.

Working under the general guidance of the Program Director (Dr. Yakeel T. Quiroz), the Research Technician will be responsible for carrying out daily activities to support the prevention research program. This includes community outreach, participant recruitment and cognitive testing, as well as contributing to data entry, analysis and manuscript preparation.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, psychology, neuroscience, or related fields required.
• 1-3 years of experience in clinical research or brain imaging research.
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish/Portuguese are required.
• Must be able to work productively under minimal supervision.
• Careful attention to detail and strong organization skills required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with data management softwear (REDCap) is required.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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