Senior Research Technician

Northeastern University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking a Senior Research Technician to support lab research activities, manage technicians and undergraduates, and lead recruitment for multiple studies. The role includes data collection, analysis, and ensuring protocols are followed with participants and staff.

The incumbent will oversee safety training and documentation, organize schedules, and train undergraduates to assist with multiple studies, collaborating with diverse researchers and external university

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Strong leadership and ability to train/manage lab members.
• Organizational skills to monitor recruitment numbers across studies.
• Passion for research and learning laboratory methods.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.
• Proficiency with data collection software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize undergraduate training, scheduling, and duties.
• Lead recruitment efforts for multiple research studies.
• Perform data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with participants, graduate students, and staff to ensure protocols.
• Order and organize supplies; draft materials for presentations/publications.
• Screen and schedule participants, obtain MRI safety clearance.
• Oversee REDCap data and shared databases with other universities.
• Maintain safety documentation for staff (MRI safety, CPR, CITI, PAR-Q).

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team training

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

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

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. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more 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.

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.