Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This position works on research investigating mental health and biomarkers (e.g., inflammation) across three generations (i.e., grandparents, parents, children). Primary responsibilities are data collection (including blood draws) and management of complex, longitudinal data sets.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Run participants through research protocol in the lab, including interviews, cognitive testing, and self-report questionnaires. Recruit study participants; may conduct surveys of participants.
• Draw and process blood samples. Manage samples and maintain related lab equipment.
• Manage incoming data, check for timeliness and completeness, log and enter data. Organize longitudinal data sets to be shared with various members of the research team as well as other labs with whom we are collaborating. Collect, manage and analyze data.
• Assist with follow-up phone calls and various other aspects of the research project. Communicate with participants when necessary.
• Coordinate undergraduate research assistants and other research staff. Assists with research projects. Perform independent research. Conduct searches for funding opportunities. Provide writing and editorial assistance.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, Communication Disorders or Cognitive Science.
• Previous experience with psychological research, especially structured interview procedures or personality testing.
• Previous experience with data collection related to research in public health.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and programming skills.
• Experience with older adult research participants.
• Research experience desirable.
• Adaptive and resilient personality and able to work with people from many different backgrounds.
• Sensitivity to mental health issues while also able to manage the collection of data on these topics.
• Flexibility in work schedule is important because some participants must be tested during evening and weekend hours.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent years of experience in a laboratory or research setting.
• Some positions may require a Master's degree due to experience/knowledge required of research area.

Grade

R06-H

Salary Range

$16.08 - $25.12 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

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