General Information
| Job Description | LAB AST 3 | Working Title | Lab Assistant 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009602 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Psychology - D01030 | Department Head | Jay Melashenko |
| Supervisor | Kalina Michalska | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| The Lab Assistant 3 position will build and maintain collaborative recruitment relationships with mental health clinics, hospitals, schools, community centers, etc. The incumbent will participate fully in developmental research regarding testing children in behavioral, psychophysiological, and neuro imaging experiments. Responsibilities will include: assisting with recruiting and training undergraduate student RAs, assisting with study design, stimulus construction, audio and video editing, data management, statistical analysis, assisting the PI and research team with presentations at lab meetings and at developmental psychology conferences, and authorship on academic research articles. Additional duties will include: contributing to administrative tasks of the lab, such as managing IRB protocols and reviews, and ordering, and maintaining lab supplies to assure all research projects are executed properly. This position is a 1 year full-time appointment with a possibility of extension based on department needs and funding. The full salary range for the Lab Assistant 3 is $23.93 - $28.49 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma. | Required |
| Bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 3 years laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and two years of laboratory experience; 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 |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Assisting with recruiting, scheduling and training undergraduate student RA's. Assisting with study design and stimulus construction. | 40 |
| Responsible for organizing data management and analyzing statistical analysis provided in the study. | 20 |
| Assisting the PI and research team with presentations at lab meetings and at developmental psychology conferences, and authorship on academic research articles. | 20 |
| Responsible for maintaining physical and digital records relating to the projects. Assisting with audio and video editing. | 15 |
| Assisting with laboratory logistics and other duties as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Proficiency in conducting statistical analyses working with a statistical package | Required |
| Strong written and verbal communication skills | Required |
| Excellent skills working with subjects in a research setting | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to manage students and research assistants in a laboratory setting | Required |
| Ability to occasionally work on an evening or weekend to assist in the recruitment of participants or to collect study data | Preferred |
| Advanced computer skills such as programming experience | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
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| Frequent travel to participants' homes within a 40-mile radius of UC Riverside to collect experimental data | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |