SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Psychological & Brain Sciences BOSTON, MA

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

Job summary

Boston University seeks a Senior Research Technician for the Multicultural Alzheimer's Prevention Program. This full-time role involves direct research support activities, including outreach, participant recruitment, and contribution to data processes, emphasizing a commitment to diversity. Candidates need a relevant Bachelor's degree, bilingual skills, and experience in research.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in clinical or brain imaging research.
• Must be able to work productively under minimal supervision.
• Experience with research regulatory processes required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out community outreach and participant recruitment.
• Conduct cognitive testing and contribute to data analysis.
• Support manuscript preparation and data entry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Portuguese)

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SPSS

STATA

RStudio

REDCap

Job description

SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Psychological & Brain Sciences

Category

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

25500881320523

Posted Date

5/23/2025

Salary Grade

Grade 26

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.
• 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 with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with statistical software (SPSS, STATA, RStudio or other.) is preferred.
• Experience with data management software (REDCap) is required.
• Experience with research regulatory processes, including IRB submissions, continuing reviews, and compliance with GCP and HIPAA regulations.

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.