University of Michigan · 20 hours ago
Research Technician Associate - Zahodne Lab
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$31K/yr - $34K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Michigan is seeking a full-time Research Technician Associate for the Zahodne Lab in the Department of Psychology. The role involves conducting participant-oriented research, managing research administration tasks, and providing supervision to research assistants, with a focus on understanding cognitive and brain aging in diverse older adults.
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Responsibilities
The Research Associate will play an integral role in the functioning of the lab by fulfilling research, administrative, and supervisory responsibilities
Participant-oriented research tasks
Recruiting participants
Running participants through neuropsychological and/or biomarker protocols on the University of Michigan campus, Detroit Center, and/or participants' homes in Washtenaw and Wayne counties
Transporting participants to/from their homes and research locations
Research administration tasks
Writing and maintaining Institutional Review Board protocols
Managing participant incentives
Refining data collection procedures and materials
Creating project manuals and code books
Entering, processing, managing, and analyzing behavioral and MRI data
Supervisory tasks
Training Assistants in Research (temporary positions)
Overseeing and supporting Assistants in Research assignments (e.g., data collection, coding, and entry)
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or Associate's degree
At least 1 year of research experience
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, writing, and computing skills
Must be able to travel to and from work locations
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, neuroscience, or a related field
Experience working with the elderly population and cognitively impaired individuals for community-based research
Experience with MRI methods, programming, phlebotomy, and REDCap or similar software
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Attentive to details and able to manage simultaneous projects
Benefits
Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday and season days
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Strong commitment to work/life balance
Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs
Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses
Company
University of Michigan
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