Research Technician II, Psychiatry

The College of Medicine-Tucson, Department of Psychiatry is leading the effort to understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent psychiatric disorders, prepare future clinicians, provide state-of-the-art care, and give direction to community efforts to improve behavioral health. We are looking to hire a Research Technician II position that will conduct and support human subjects research by setting up and conducting study tasks in lab during sleep deprivation studies.

The candidates will adhere to study protocol procedures and administer techniques to fit specific experiment requirements; and assist with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment, instruments, and apparatuses.

Weekday Evening shifts will be required for this position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .

• Assist in recruitment efforts and scheduling of participants.
• Review participant records to ensure compliance.
• Engage in initial contact with potential participants via Zoom, Google Voice, and Email.
• Engage in TMS (cTBS) administration training, become certified (training/certification will be at no cost to you), and subsequently administer TMS to study participants.
• Assist with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment, instruments, and apparatuses.
• Maintain highly detailed records, organize data, prepare data, and enter data into REDCap and Box Health.
• Attend and participate in weekly meetings.
• Administer basic vitals (resting blood pressure, SpO2, respiration, and body temperature), 3-lead and 12-lead ECG, and cognitive assessments (WASI and RBANS) to study participants.
• Assist MRI Technicians to prepare participants for and run MRI scans.
• Use general knowledge to participate in preparing research experimental reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative results to facilitate data analysis.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Previous work experience in a lab.