Research Technician II - Social Science

Washington University in St. Louis • Hadley, MO

3d • $17 - $26

About The Position

This is a full-time research assistant position to work on research examining sleep and circadian rhythm disruption in anxiety-related disorders using self-report, behavioral, and physiological measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Human subjects training (can be acquired on job).
• Environmental health and safety training (can be acquired on job).
• Prior research experience in a psychology or neuroscience research lab, though relevant coursework or research in related fields might count towards experience.
• Experience with SPSS and/or R statistical programs, computer programming.
• Master's degree
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Biological Data Analysis
• Computerized Testing Software
• Computer Literacy
• Data Compilation
• Microsoft Office
• Oral Communications
• Organizing
• Working Independently
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Recruits, screens, and tracks study participants.
• Runs participant sessions, including overnight data collection.
• Supervises undergraduate research assistants involved in recruiting and testing study participants at the university.
• Meets and communicates with study team.
• Collects and processes saliva samples.
• Performs other duties as assigned (e.g., communications with IRB, financial tracking, data management, purchasing).

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees