Texas A&M University · 3 days ago
Research Assistant
College Station, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yr
1+ years expTexas A&M University is a prestigious institution committed to enriching the learning and working environment. The Moral Development Lab is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to provide administrative and managerial support for research activities, including planning, data collection, and participant recruitment.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Plans and coordinates research activities, including prioritizing tasks, assigning projects, managing data collection, and maintaining communication with partner laboratories
Conducts research using standard techniques, maintains detailed records, and performs data analysis and evaluation of experimental results
Provides training and fosters a respectful, collaborative environment for students and research staff
Supports administrative and financial tasks, including proposal preparation, budget monitoring, reporting, and participant payment processing
Maintains research equipment and ensures timely software updates for laboratory systems
Recruits participants for assigned research studies
Translates research-related materials as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field
Ability to work outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat
Ability to move up to 50 lbs. with assistance
Ability to move light, medium, or heavy objects with assistance
Some lifting/carrying of classroom/presentation materials
Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines
Preferred
One year of experience conducting research in a clinical environment
Bilingual in Spanish and/or Mandarin
Experience with participant recruitment in a clinical environment
Experience working with children
Experience reviewing literature
Experience coding with video data
Experience with REDCap
CITI Training
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs
Ability to facilitate and adapt course and the course content
Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Company
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.
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