Research Senior Technician

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

2d • $19 - $25

About The Position

The Psychophysiology, Emotionality, and Treatment (PET) Lab is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as a full-time research senior technician (lab manager) to assist with various research activities. Led by Dr. Megan Renna, the goals of the PET Lab are to better understand the intersection between mental and physical health, with a specific emphasis on the emotional and biological mechanisms linking the two. Populations of specific interest for the PET Lab are cancer patients and survivors as well as adults diagnosed with anxiety and depressive disorders. The lab's current research topics include: Testing the effectiveness of a single-session emotion regulation training in reducing psychological distress and cardiovascular risks in young adults. Examining how psychological distress can accelerate biological aging among young adult cancer survivors. Identifying cognitive and behavioral mechanisms linking anxiety to heightened inflammation. The lab uses various tools (e.g., psychophysiology, blood draws, ecological momentary assessment, behavioral tasks, self-report measures, interview data) and study designs (e.g., treatment studies, intensive longitudinal data collection, experimental designs). Data collection takes place within the laboratory as well as through Ohio State Wexner Medical Center’s Clinical Research Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience as demonstrated by one of the following: No prior experience required with a Bachelor’s degree Two (2) years of relevant experience with an Associate’s degree Four (4) years of relevant experience with a High School diploma
• Completion of undergraduate-level courses in research methods and statistics.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for building partnerships with medical clinics, working with study participants, and giving oral presentations.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Availability to occasionally work nonstandard hours (e.g., early mornings, evenings) for participant recruitment and study activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with recruitment and data collection for a research study.
• Experience with research activities that led to at least one finished product (e.g., undergraduate thesis, poster presentation, research talk, or manuscript).
• Clinical or research experience with cancer patients/survivors and/or people diagnosed with anxiety or mood disorders.
• Experience with data management software (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics).
• Experience conducting statistical analyses with SPSS, R, or related software.

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level