Laboratory Technician

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Job Location (Full Address):

187 Edinburgh St, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14608

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

210632 Psychology-MHFC

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 103 H

Compensation Range:

$17.43 - $24.40

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Laboratory Technician II at Mt. Hope Family Center will collect psychological research data on a federally-funded research investigation. This research study, funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, seeks to extend knowledge on how exposure to child abuse and neglect impacts health and well-being throughout the life course and across generations. Study participants are adults initially assessed during childhood and their offspring children. The current study will examine the long-term and multigenerational consequences of child maltreatment on adult physical and mental health through longitudinal follow-up of these families. The position requires experience conducting research with families from diverse backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Laboratory Technician II will:

conduct a variety of assessments with families (adults and children), including interviews, surveys, and physiological measurements.

contact participants and schedule visits; maintain good relations with participants and address any questions or concerns.

track and manage data; maintain project spreadsheets indicating what data has been obtained and when; prepare reports on recruitment and enrollment.

assist with recruitment and retention of study participants, this includes regularly driving in the community.

complete basic health assessments (e.g., blood pressure, anthropomorphic measurements) and assisting with MRI scans.

This position requires accuracy and attention to detail. Applicants must demonstrate strong interpersonal, oral communication, and writing skills. Applicants must be trained, or willing to be trained, to assist with MRI scans.

Familiarity and comfort with Excel, ACCESS, and other databases, and statistical software such as SPSS, are preferred. Transportation of research participants to and from the Center, transporting biological samples to URMC labs, and recruitment in the community using personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed) is required.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct research sessions with individuals (60%)

Assist with recruitment of participants for the study (20%)

Enter research information into database (20%)

All other duties as assigned

SCHEDULE

Varies some evenings and weekends as needed

REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s degree in appropriate discipline plus 2-3 years specialized experience in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Clean background check and driver’s license

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