Research Technician - Olby Lab

North Carolina State University•Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Research Technician will support the Olby Lab's clinical trial and longitudinal study databases by managing data entry and assisting with animal handling for study assessments. This role plays a key part in ensuring data quality and supporting post-doctoral and graduate research projects in a collaborative research environment. Key Responsibilities: Collect, monitor, and record research data to ensure accuracy, validity, and integrity. Maintain and manage study databases, including entering and exporting data for analysis. Perform data quality control checks and summarize outcome measures. Assist in preparing study subjects for experimental procedures and ensure adherence to sanitation and safety protocols. Support research projects through behavioral analysis of videos, retrieval of data from activity monitors and pressure mats, and assistance with dog handling. Contribute to the documentation of research findings and provide general research support to post-doctoral fellows and graduate students. If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to meaningful research in animal behavior and neuroscience, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team in the Olby Lab.

Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Nice To Haves

Experience or academic background in behavioral sciences or a related field.
Proficiency with data spreadsheets and comfort learning new software systems.
Experience handling and working with dogs and cats in a research or clinical setting.
Applied understanding of biostatistics and data interpretation.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data accuracy and research integrity.

Responsibilities

Collect, monitor, and record research data to ensure accuracy, validity, and integrity.
Maintain and manage study databases, including entering and exporting data for analysis.
Perform data quality control checks and summarize outcome measures.
Assist in preparing study subjects for experimental procedures and ensure adherence to sanitation and safety protocols.
Support research projects through behavioral analysis of videos, retrieval of data from activity monitors and pressure mats, and assistance with dog handling.
Contribute to the documentation of research findings and provide general research support to post-doctoral fellows and graduate students.