Research Technician

Job Profile: Lab and Research Assistant 2 Non-Exempt Job Family: Lab and Research Support Time Type: Part time Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job profile Summary: Performs intermediate to complex technical support, general lab maintenance, and lab operational support with some degree of independence to aid in research projects. Responsible for following lab safety standards.

Job Description

The Research Technician provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and research support to promote the effective functioning of a dynamic research laboratory. This position works closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team to coordinate laboratory operations, support research study activities, and maintain compliance with institutional, federal, and study-specific requirements. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively within a collaborative academic research environment.

Position Salary Range: $22.00 per hour Essential Duties: Participant Engagement : Recruit Families: Engage and recruit teens to participate in the CIELO study. Answer Inquiries: Address questions and provide information about the study to potential participants. Consent Process: Obtain informed consent from caregivers/parents to participate in the study. Assent Process: Obtain assent from teens (with parents’ permission) to participate in the study. Survey Administration: Schedule Assessments: Coordinate and schedule study-related assessments with participating teens. Conduct Assessments: Administer computer-assisted assessments in-person at local high schools and documenting in REDCap.

Data Collection: Ensure the accurate and timely collection of data during assessments. Lab Engagement : Support the lab with necessary tasks and responsibilities. Training and Compliance : Attend Training: Participate in scheduled and online training sessions to ensure consistency and quality in data collection methods as required by IRB and HR. Adhere to Protocols: Follow all study protocols and ethical guidelines to ensure the integrity of the research. Desired Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills: Comfortable and confident with people; ability to be at ease with strangers and begin conversations.

Culturally sensitive with the ability to readily establish professional rapport with populations. Ability to establish and maintain a positive, professional rapport with people from a variety of backgrounds. Communication Skills: Strong communication skills. Maintain neutrality by asking questions as written, staying on script, and using non-directional probing to get accurate…

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