Temporary Lab Assistant

Ky Inbre; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Lab Assistants to support vital research on eating disorders. This role involves assisting with clinical studies, data collection, and project organization, all while fostering a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will bring strong communication and technical skills, along with a passion for psychological research. Join a community committed to inclusivity and innovation, where your contributions will play a crucial role in advancing understanding in this important field. This is a unique opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Interest in psychological research and clinical populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical and non-clinical studies on eating disorders.
• Communicate with research sites and participants.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate assistants.

Skills

Psychological Research

Data Collection

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SPSS

Redcap

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 20, 2025 (7 days left to apply)

job requisition id R105698

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R105698

Minimum Requirements:

Six or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Position Description:

The Eating Anxiety and Treatment laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Louisville is seeking full-time or part-time Lab Assistants. The position primarily involves assisting with clinical and non-clinical studies centered around the topic of eating disorders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Communicate with clinic research sites, and participants over email, in person, and over the phone;

• Assist with project design and organization,

• Assist with data collection in the lab, online, and in the clinic,

• Assist with grant applications, and entering and coding data,

• Supervise undergraduate and graduate assistants,

• Maintain databases,

• General organizational activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in psychological research and experiences working with clinical populations, strong technical and computer skills, and a commitment of at least 2 year (extendable depending on fit and availability of funding). We are especially interested in applicants who are sociable, self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Competencies

Requires very good competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, Redcap, as well as the ability to communicate with clinical and non-clinical populations. Additionally, this position requires good competency in following detailed research protocols to collect data and supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status . If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [e-mail] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

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