Research Assistant I - Language Adversity and Stress Lab

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Works on various phases of human or animal research studies, including data entry and analysis, equipment calibration, preparation of materials and solutions, ordering of supplies, and scheduling of experiments. Recruits human subjects for study activities when applicable. Duties will vary widely depending on the type of laboratory assigned and research being performed. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Assists in the preparation of stimuli and development of appropriate test procedures. Assists in research tool preparation, data collection, and procedures in research studies which may include animals, human subjects, etc. Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions and results. Adheres to lab safety standards. Maintains a detailed record of test conditions and results. Assists in the calibration, maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment and workspace. Assists in data collection and data analysis. Reports findings and project outcomes to the principal investigator and involved staff. Assists in the design, construction, and maintenance of electronic devices used in laboratories, including PCs, audio equipment, and special purpose interfaces. Assists in the recruitment, scheduling, and testing in research studies using animal or human subjects. Uses computers to analyze and plot results of experiments. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge gained through coursework in psychology, speech and hearing, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and/or computer science. Ability to operate and calibrate lab equipment and other electronic devices. Ability to operate a personal computer and audio equipment. Ability to apply math aptitude in order to perform data analyses and generate results. Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Ability to work directly with laboratory staff personnel and principal investigators. Job requires interpersonal skills, close attention to details, math aptitude, independent analytical thinking, organizational skills and flexibility in duties performed. Ability to participate in continuing education programs regarding laboratory safe practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of one year of college coursework or equivalent experience required.
• Based on area of assignment, bilingual skills may be required.
• If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.
• Ability to apply knowledge gained through coursework in psychology, speech and hearing, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and/or computer science.
• Ability to operate and calibrate lab equipment and other electronic devices.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and audio equipment.
• Ability to apply math aptitude in order to perform data analyses and generate results.
• Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work directly with laboratory staff personnel and principal investigators.
• Job requires interpersonal skills, close attention to details, math aptitude, independent analytical thinking, organizational skills and flexibility in duties performed.
• Ability to participate in continuing education programs regarding laboratory safe practices.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework with an emphasis in psychology, speech and hearing, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or a research related area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of stimuli and development of appropriate test procedures.
• Assists in research tool preparation, data collection, and procedures in research studies which may include animals, human subjects, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions and results.
• Adheres to lab safety standards.
• Maintains a detailed record of test conditions and results.
• Assists in the calibration, maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment and workspace.
• Assists in data collection and data analysis.
• Reports findings and project outcomes to the principal investigator and involved staff.
• Assists in the design, construction, and maintenance of electronic devices used in laboratories, including PCs, audio equipment, and special purpose interfaces.
• Assists in the recruitment, scheduling, and testing in research studies using animal or human subjects.
• Uses computers to analyze and plot results of experiments.

Benefits

• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED