Senior Research Technician

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston seeks a Senior Research Technician to manage lab staff, recruit for studies, and organize data. You will supervise undergraduates, coordinate schedules, and ensure safety clearance for MRI participants.

The role involves data collection/analysis, training, and collaboration with students and staff to follow research protocols. The position emphasizes independent work, meticulous documentation, and proactive data management using REDCap and other databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong leadership and ability to train staff.
• Organizational skills to monitor recruitment numbers for multiple studies.
• Enthusiasm for research and learning laboratory methods.
• Ability to work independently and with others as part of a team.
• Ability to analyze data generated from experiments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and dependability.
• Proficient with MS Office and data software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize undergraduate training, scheduling, and duties.
• Head all organization for recruitment efforts for multiple studies.
• Perform data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with participants, graduate students, and staff to ensure protocols are followed.
• Draft materials and assist with ordering supplies for presentations/publications.
• Screen and schedule participants, including MRI safety clearance.
• Manage REDCap data and shared databases with other universities.
• Oversee safety documentation for staff (MRI safety, CPR, CITI, PAR-Q).

Skills

Leadership

Training

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Organization

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Senior Research Technician will assist with research related to the work being conducted in the lab. This staff member will manage the schedules and projects of other technicians and undergraduates within the lab. They will head recruiting for all studies within the lab and create databases to organize recruiting efforts within the community. The Senior Research Technician will ensure all eligible participants are screened according to eligibility criteria and obtain medical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) safety clearance for each participant by communicating with doctors’ offices. This technician will have knowledge of how to run all sessions and be capable of performing them independently. They will oversee data accountability and ensure data is uploaded to the appropriate databases. The Senior Research Technician will be the primary contact for all undergraduates within the lab. They will organize and collect documentation, create schedules for new members, and train all undergraduates to assist with multiple studies.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Manage and organize undergraduate training, scheduling, and duties
• Head all organization for recruitment efforts for multiple research studies
• Perform data collection and analysis
• Work closely with participants, graduate students, research technicians, undergraduate research assistants, and other staff members to ensure research protocols are followed
• Assist with ordering and organizing supplies and draft materials for presentations and publications
• Screen and schedule participants, including obtaining MRI safety clearance
• Manage Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) data and shared databases with other universities
• Oversee all safety documentation for staff, including MRI safety, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training, Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) documentation, and waivers

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to train and manage fellow lab members
• Organizational skills to monitor recruitment numbers for multiple research studies
• Enthusiasm for research and a passion for learning laboratory methods
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others as part of a team
• Ability to accurately organize and analyze data generated from experiments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Highly organized and dependable
• Skilled in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office, statistical processing software, and data collection software
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and solution-oriented skills

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field

Required Documents

• Resume

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

Compensation

Grade/Pay Type: 108H Expected Hiring Range: $29.00 - $40.96 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.