Research Technician – Interdisciplinary Affective Science Laboratory

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

The Interdisciplinary Affective Science Laboratory (IASLab) at Northeastern University studies emotions : what they are and how they work. The IASLab research uses experiential, behavioral, psychophysiological, and brain-imaging techniques.

The Research Technician position involves approximately 50% lab coordinator responsibilities (lab-wide function and management and handling media-related requests), and 50% research responsibilities related to one or more of the research projects being conducted in the IASLab.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Laboratory management and Pl media request management

Assist with research, including data collection and analysis

Work closely with participants, graduate students, research technicians, undergraduate research assistants, and other staff members to ensure research protocols are followed

Assist with ordering supplies and organizing and drafting materials for the preparation of presentations and publications

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required

Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong time management skills and ability to effectively multitask

Troubleshooting and solution focused skills are required

Able to coordinate lab personnel in a fast-paced laboratory environment

Experience with data management and analysis preferred (1-2 years prior experience working in a laboratory environment)

Can work independently as well as cooperatively as part of a team

Experience with Microsoft Office and Google software

Ability, willingness, and enthusiasm to learn new skills or software as needed to complete administrative or research tasks

APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume / CV
• Two reference letters

Position Type

Research