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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 2 days ago

Research Technician II - Social Science

Washington University Danforth Campus

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.92/hr - $26.44/hr

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking a Research Technician II to work on research examining sleep and circadian rhythm disruption in anxiety-related disorders. The role involves recruiting and tracking study participants, collecting data, and supervising undergraduate research assistants.

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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)

Qualification

Research experienceSPSSR programmingBiological Data AnalysisComputerized Testing SoftwareData CompilationMicrosoft OfficeOrganizingWorking IndependentlyOral CommunicationsWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position

No specific work experience is required for this position

A driver's license is not required for this position

Preferred

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

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.