General Information
| Payroll Title | LAB AST 3 | Title Code | 009602 | Grade/Step | Working Title | Lab Assistant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Name | Psychology Dept | Supervisor | Aerika S Loyd | Department Head | Jay J Melashenko |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Valid Driver License |
| Travel |
Level of Supervision Received
| Close Supervision |
Items Used
| Computer, telephone |
Position Purpose
| The initial appointment would be for one year, with the possibility to extend for an additional year based on performance and continued funding. The lab manager/research technician will work under the supervision of the PI to set up a new lab at UCR, and manage new and existing studies exploring how intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, and identity inform health and development for youth and young adults of color (e.g., Black/African American and Latinx/Hispanic). This is an excellent position for individuals who wish to pursue graduate work in developmental, social, and/or clinical psychology, as well as human development and family studies or education. If interested, they would also have an opportunity to co-author conference posters and/or publications that will be submitted to peer-reviewed scholarly journals. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
|---|---|
| Day-to-day management of the Lab | 50 |
| Oversee day-to-day management of the lab, including preparing research materials and protocols (e.g. formatting and printing), and participant compensation; Preparation of human subjects/IRB protocols, and maintaining IRB protocols and compliance; Purchasing necessary research supplies and equipment; Supervise undergraduate student researchers in the lab, including providing training, assigning daily activities, monitoring work, and communicating with the PI about student activities and performance; Coordinating the work of others in the lab. | |
| Assist with Research | 35 |
| Perform research with human participants as needed (e.g. administering questionnaires/surveys), including community adolescents and their parents, as well as young adults; Contacting and scheduling participants for research; Recruitment in schools and community-based organizations; Obtain informed consent; Administer in-person interviews and online surveys using protocols developed by the PI; Entering, cleaning, and coding data; Managing datasets; Assistance with compiling reports using statistical software. | |
| Other Tasks | 15 |
| Assist with preparation of grants, conference presentations, and research publications. | |
Minimum Requirements
| Minimum Requirement | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and three years of 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. | |
| 2 | |
| Must have strong computer skills (e.g., Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and familiarity with statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS). | |
| 3 | |
| Possess outstanding organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and communication skills. | |
| 4 | |
| Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with participants and community members. | |
| 5 | |
| Ability to travel reliably to schools and community organizations. | |
Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, or a related discipline is highly preferred. | |
| 2 | |
| Experience with racial and/or ethnic minority youth/families or community-based research. | |
| 3 | |
| Ability to work on assigned tasks independently and collaboratively. | |
| 4 | |
| Programming skills in Qualtrics. | |
| Posted Position Purpose |
|---|
| Dr. Aerika Brittian Loyd in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside is seeking a FT Research Technician (i.e., lab manager/coordinator) beginning September or October 2019.
The initial appointment would be for one year, with the possibility to extend for an additional year based on performance and continued funding. The lab manager/research technician will work under the supervision of the PI to set up a new lab at UCR, and manage new and existing studies exploring how intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, and identity inform health and development for youth and young adults of color (e.g., Black/African American and Latinx/Hispanic). This is an excellent position for individuals who wish to pursue graduate work in developmental, social, and/or clinical psychology, as well as human development and family studies or education. If interested, they would also have an opportunity to co-author conference posters and/or publications that will be submitted to peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
Submit C.V., cover letter describing interest in position and relevant previous experience, and names and contact information for two references. References will be asked to specifically address applicant's research experience, organizational and communication skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and experience working with racial minority youth and/or families. |
| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| 1. Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and three years of 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. 2. Must have strong computer skills (e.g., Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and familiarity with statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS). 3. Possess outstanding organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and communication skills. 4. Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with participants and community members. 5. Ability to travel reliably to schools and community organizations. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| 1. Bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, or a related discipline is highly preferred. 2. Experience with racial and/or ethnic minority youth/families or community-based research. 3. Ability to work on assigned tasks independently and collaboratively. 4. Programming skills in Qualtrics. |