University of Massachusetts Amherst · 17 hours ago
Technical Assistant I (Lab Manager, Suicide Prevention Research Lab)
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Technical Assistant I to serve as the Lab Manager for the Suicide Prevention Research Lab. The role involves managing research projects, recruiting participants, and assisting with data collection and analysis.
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Responsibilities
Independently execute job functions for research protocols including informed consent procedures, serving as a contact person for potential participants, conducting brief screening interviews, maintaining participant records, and overseeing participant recruitment, scheduling, and compensation
Develop research materials for studies and program studies in survey software
Collect and monitor the integrity of questionnaire-based data
Assist in data analysis and help write manuscripts to report research results
Enter and maintain data files
Monitor research projects progress and assist in revising, renewing, and maintaining Internal Review Board (IRB) approval, protocols, and consent forms
Perform administrative tasks including compiling survey information, implementing protocol changes, summarizing, and entering survey items into survey software
Coordinate with other researchers in the lab to ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently
Help ensure that the laboratory continues to function properly by regularly monitoring computer equipment and software and study supplies
Report any issues with computer equipment or software and restock supplies as needed
Maintain a professional and collegial work environment with colleagues, supervisors, and study participants
Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equality and inclusiveness
Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences
Qualification
Required
One year of related experience in a research setting. An Associate's degree or higher may substitute for the required experience
Knowledge of psychological research methods
Basic computer skills with programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with laboratory members and participants
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field preferred
Experience building, managing, and collecting in survey software (e.g., Qualtrics)
Experience with ecological momentary assessment research
Familiarity with working with high-risk clinical populations
Familiarity with statistical software
Familiarity with clinical screening interviews
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
Co-Founder Center for Personalized Health Monitoring
Alejandro Reuss
Instructor
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