Research Lab Technician B (Unit for Experimental Psychiatry)
About The Position
A research assistant is needed to support Dr. Mathias Basner's federally sponsored projects with NASA and an FAA airport field study on the effects of noise on sleep. The RA will schedule and contact study subjects; prepare and submit manuscripts; prepare IRB proposals, amendments and resubmissions; order lab supplies; configure and ship equipment. Assist investigators with data backup, quality control and analysis. The RA may also be asked to monitor subjects in laboratory studies on sleep and confinement as needed. Work schedule may vary according to study needs. Position contingent upon funding.
Requirements
- High School diploma and 1-2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and contact study subjects
- Prepare and submit manuscripts
- Prepare IRB proposals, amendments and resubmissions
- Order lab supplies
- Configure and ship equipment
- Assist investigators with data backup, quality control and analysis
- Monitor subjects in laboratory studies on sleep and confinement as needed
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities
- Supportive work and family benefits
- Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options
- Substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, and mortgages
- Flexible work options
- Penn Home Ownership Services
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
