Lab Coordinator in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Lab Coordinator Psychology

The Community Research Exploring Adolescent Resilience (CREAR) Lab is seeking a Lab Coordinator to support research examining the academic and psychological outcomes of adolescents and young adults, particularly among Latina/o/x populations at the domestic and international level. Led by Dr. Andrea Medrano in the Department of Psychology, the lab encompasses various large-scale, fully funded, bilingual mixed methods studies across various stages of execution and involving community-based partnerships.

A dedicated Lab Coordinator is needed to provide technical and administrative support for the extensive portfolio of the team. Specifically, the candidate will assist with the preparation, submission, modification and renewal of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, participant recruitment efforts, consent procedures with participants, conducting qualitative interviews, management of quantitative and qualitative data, financial administration of study funds, grant writing and support, and other assigned research duties.

Additionally, the Lab Coordinator will also assist with community partnership maintenance with schools and non-governmental organizations through consistent and timely communication, engagement, and collaboration. Responsibilities will also include supervising lab operations and overseeing a large team of over 15 undergraduate, graduate, and postbaccalaureate students by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, leading lab meetings, and interviewing potential research assistants. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (or skills and work experience commensurate with a BA/BS) in psychology, human development, education, sociology, social work, or other social science; research experience in the fields of psychology, specifically child and adolescent development; interest and commitment to research focused on promoting the health and well-being of ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse communities; proficiency with basic office productivity tools (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive);

superior problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative; ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team environment; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; meticulous attention to detail. Experience using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R) and/or qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo) is desirable but not required. Given the extensive work and partnerships conducted in Spanish, the candidate must possess a fluent level of Spanish in reading, writing, and comprehension.

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