Research Test Technician

Georgia Tech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Job summary

Georgia Tech is seeking a research technician for the SIPLab to work with Drs. Rozell and Alagapan on human neuroscience studies in Atlanta. A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields with experience in neural data acquisition is preferred.

The role involves data collection, IRB documentation, and coordinating study visits. Initial appointment is 12 months with possible renewal; compensation aligns with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in conducting human subject studies with neural data acquisition is preferred.
• Excellent communication in English and ability to coordinate multiple visits and documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection in human subject research studies.
• Maintain study documentation including IRB protocols, consent forms, and questionnaires.
• Coordinate study visits with other study investigators.
• Assist in setting up and conducting testing under general direction.
• Maintain and organize study records and data integrity.
• Ensure safety and quality standards in lab operations.
• Provide general support to the SIPLab team as needed.

Skills

Data collection

IRB documentation

Study coordination

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

EEG

MEG

fMRI

Job description

Job ID: 301861

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Department Information
The Structured Information for Precision Neuroengineering (SIPLab) at the Georgia Institute of Technology is hiring a research technician with a background in human neuroscience to work with Drs. Christopher Rozell and Sankar Alagapan. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or related areas and experience in conducting human subject studies with neural data acquisition (e.g., EEG, MEG, intracranial EEG, fMRI). Experience in working with patient populations will be considered a plus.

The research technician will contribute to ongoing efforts in studying brain-body relationships underlying effortful behavior in humans, and biomarker discovery in individuals undergoing intracranial monitoring for epilepsy. The responsibilities will include

• Performing data collection in human subject research studies
• Maintaining study documentation, including IRB protocols, consent forms, and questionnaires
• Coordinating study visits with other study investigators

The lab is committed to the professional development of the members, making this opportunity a valuable preparation for people who are interested in applying for grad/medical school. Excellent (written and oral) communication skills in English are required. The start date is flexible but ideally would be as soon as possible. The position is initially for 12 months with the possibility of renewal. Compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience. Georgia Tech has competitive benefits (including comprehensive medical insurance) and is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

Perform laboratory and research-related processes in support of research efforts conducted within a laboratory environment. Set up and conduct more advanced testing under general direction. This position will interact regularly with lab supervision and coworkers. This position typically will advise and counsel: NA. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities

• Job Duty 1 - Perform calibration of instruments used in testing processes
• Job Duty 2 - Determine and obtain required materials and supplies needed for testing process; order supplies and recommend purchase of equipment
• Job Duty 3 - Conduct assigned tests based on procedures and test objectives
• Job Duty 4 - Interpret routine test results and prepare and submit basic reports
• Job Duty 5 - Monitor testing processes relative to applicable safety and quality management requirements
• Job Duty 6 - May provide work direction to student assistants and other technicians
• Job Duty 7 - Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications

Some travel may be required.

Required Experience

Two to three years of job related experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS: Use of hand tools and operation of electrical and mechanical components; PC operation; basic and advanced level lab testing related processes.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (\"USG\") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

Salary range: Up to $48,000.00 / yr.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job grade: R04

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Other Information

• Performing data collection in human subject research studies
• Maintaining study documentation, including IRB protocols, consent forms, and questionnaires
• Coordinating study visits with other study investigators
• Note: This position requires travel to study sites locally within Atlanta and candidates are expected to have their own transportation arrangements.

Background Check

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest