Research Technician

## Research Technician Apply:
Campus:
Tempe:
Part time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 21, 2026 (6 days left to apply):
JR128379
** 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.
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* 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.
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* 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:

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* ** 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 answers to questions.
** Technical

Skills:

*** Basic computer skills, including typing and using multiple browsers.
* Windows-based computer proficiency, including reading and responding to emails and chat messages.
* Proficient use of Google Chrome for navigating multiple websites and switching between them with confidence.
** Documentation and Organization:
*** Ability to accurately document and track work progress and status both online and offline.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
** Work Ethic and Flexibility:
*** Ability to work well independently and manage flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
* Ability to adapt to study participants’ needs (some families may need to reschedule their scheduled appointments).
* Responsive to coaching and feedback.
* Prior remote work experience is of benefit.  
** Working Environment:
*** Work will take place in the regular office, in the field for recruitment, and remotely online.
** Department Statement:
** The Department of Psychology, a unit within ASU’s The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is developing foundations and deploying solutions for healthy minds, bodies and societies. The department fosters educational excellence through innovative neuroscience and psychology degree programs, award-winning faculty and…