The Research Associate will be responsible for:Collecting multiple types of data from participants (adolescents, adults) on weekdays or weekends. MRI scans. Laboratory set-up. Patient EEG hook-ups. Administering computerized neuropsychological tests. Recruiting and screening patients. Managing participant records. Tracking progress of studies. Entering data into a database. Potentially performing overnight polysomnography for a variety of research studies. Adhering to deadlines set by the invest... more details
Bioscience Research Associate I - Sleep Lab
Job LocationsUS-CA-Menlo Park
ID
2024-5890
Category
Biosciences
Position Type
Full-Time
Worker Type
On-Site
Overview
The Human Sleep Research Lab, in the Center for Health Sciences, is seeking highly motivated research associates to support several NIH-sponsored projects about adolescent brain development (e.g. Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) study) and interactions between sleep and brain function in clinical populations. RAs get training and hands-on experience with neuroscience, applied psychology, and physiological measures. If you’re looking to get experience in a lab conducting cutting-edge research, you’ll find it here!
SRI, an over 75-year strong pioneering research institute, has a rich history supporting government and industry. Our innovations have created new industries, billions of dollars in market value and lasting benefits to society. Our organization is driven by impact - delivering unique solutions for the world's important challenges and transforming ideas into reality for clients and partners.
This position includes weekend work and evening work and may include occasional overnight work in the sleep lab. Work will be performed onsite at our Menlo Park facility.
Responsibilities
The Research Associate will be responsible for:
Collecting multiple types of data from participants (adolescents, adults) on weekdays or weekends
Potentially performing overnight polysomnography for a variety of research studies
Adhering to deadlines set by the investigator
Comply with governmental regulations and SRI policies regarding health and safety issues
Function independently to safely operate sophisticated equipment to record sleep and wake physiology
Qualifications
BA/BS in psychology, neuroscience, physiology, or a related field - New Grads are encouraged to apply
Proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred
Good organizational skills and experience in implementing complex and multiple tasks
Ability to work well with people, including children and adolescents, to elicit best efforts in testing
Experience with computer-driven devices
Ability to keep a tight schedule, follow through with attention to detail, and to work variable hours, including some nights and weekends
Variable work hours, including weekends, and occasional nights
Preferred Skills
Experience of principles of sound research design and data collection
Experience during degree program working in a lab, collecting data
A phlebotomy license is a bonus!
The salary for this role is: $66,560.00.
SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.
Background Check
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EOE/AA
SRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
DEI Statement
At SRI we value different identities, perspectives and experiences. A diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment strengthens our ability to create world-changing solutions that make people safer, healthier and more productive.
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