General Information
| Job Description | LAB AST 1 | Working Title | Lab Assistant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009605 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Psychology - D01030 | Department Head | Jay Melashenko |
| Supervisor | Ilana Bennett | Effective Date | 11/15/2021 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| Dr. Ilana Bennett is seeking one part-time (20-30 hours/week) and one full-time (30-40 hours/week) Laboratory Assistant to begin in Fall 2021. Both positions will assist with research investigating the effects of aging on behavior and the brain by collecting neuropsychological, cognitive, and neuroimaging data in younger and older adults. Preferred candidates will have a strong research background, with experience recruiting, scheduling, and collecting data from human subjects; and experience working with older adults. All candidates must have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills. These positions are ideal for those interested in pursuing an advanced degree in cognitive neuroscience or related fields. The part-time position will be dedicated to research within Dr. Bennett?s Laboratory of Aging and Neurocognitive Imaging. The full-time position will split time between an NIH-funded study that Dr. Bennett contributes to and related research within Dr. Bennett?s lab. Both positions are for a 1 year appointment. Please submit a cover letter indicating your preference for the part-time or full-time position, or whether you would like to be considered for both. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma | Required |
| Bachelor?s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. | Required |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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| The Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for recruiting, screening, scheduling, and testing participants. Recruitment activities may involve sending emails, making calls, posting fliers, or attending community events. Screening and scheduling activities involve asking questions about eligibility and availability via phone or email. Testing activities involve administration and scoring of neuropsychological and cognitive tests and escorting participants to the imaging center for neuroimaging data collection. All testing will be done remotely (via phone or Zoom) or on The University of California, Riverside campus. The Lab Assistant may also be involved in basic data quality control, such as checking behavioral data for errors or neuroimaging data for artifacts. These responsibilities will be conducted under the close supervision of the faculty lead (Dr. Bennett) and with support from graduate students involved in these projects. | 85 |
| The Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for maintaining physical and digital records related to the project under the supervision of the faculty lead. This may involve updating participant and study databases, downloading files from the imaging center, or assisting with paperwork relating to other UCR entities, such as the IRB. They may help order research supplies and equipment. The Laboratory Assistant may also maintain the schedules of team members to plan meetings and schedule project-related tasks. | 15 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Ability to work with good judgment | Required |
| Excellent interpersonal and communication skills | Required |
| Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and time management skills | Required |
| Able to work 20-30 (part-time) or 30-40 (full-time) hours/week for a 1-year appointment | Required |
| Experience recruiting, scheduling, or collecting data from human subjects | Preferred |
| Experience working with older adults | Preferred |
| Research experience in the areas of psychology or neuroscience | Preferred |
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
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Critical Position
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