Lab Research Professional

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:
Serves as research project manager for studies that are conducted in the RFCDR Labs by affiliated faculty and graduate students, managing the full life cycle of each research study from research request submission through final delivery of collected data, across RFCDR Lab sites (Mindworks, Campus Lab, Virtual Lab, and Pop-up Lab locations).
Conducts recruitment, consent, management of study sessions, and debriefing of participants in research conducted in the RFCDR Labs. Demonstrates expertise in providing information to Lab visitors/participants about the field of behavioral science and serves as a positive ambassador for the RFCDR, assisting with recruitment initiatives as needed.
Provides consulting and feedback for faculty and graduate student researchers to help optimize and troubleshoot research study materials to be conducted in the RFCDR Labs, communicating research study management updates with faculty members and their research teams in a timely manner.
Assists in interviewing, hiring, training, approving hours, and managing RFCDR Labs research assistants, providing ongoing oversight of research assistant interaction with Lab visitors and data collection with study participants and oversight of research assistant professional development activities, including the annual research assistant research project.
Maintains current training in research ethics, including the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program), and assists in training and overseeing the RFCDR Labs research assistants as they engage with participants.
Manages and analyzes datasets, entering, coding, and providing descriptive and statistical analysis of data as needed, for faculty membersâ research studies conducted in the RFCDR Labs, as well as for operational and accounting records maintained for the Labs.Â
Provides support in optimizing research operations in the RFCDR Labs, by maintaining and reviewing operational records for the Labs and supporting ongoing operational initiatives and conducting and presenting data analysis as needed from these records (e.g., for quarterly meetings).
Assists with procurement and management of inventory. Maintains and tracks all materials, equipment, logs, and any other items required to conduct faculty research projects carried out in the CDR Labs. Assists with procurement of study-related supplies and materials, and manages expenses using UChicago ePayment and GEMS online systems.
Actively participates and collaborates within one faculty lab group (lab group placement to be determined by mutual agreement) and attends their weekly lab group meetings to help support faculty research as well as to advance our research lab operations and outreach.
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelorâs degree in the areas of psychology, organizational behavior, marketing, other behavioral science discipline.
Masterâs degree.
Experience:
A minimum of one year of experience in conducting in-person and/or online experimental research.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Preferred Competencies
Demonstrated familiarity with social science research methods.
Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, attention to detail, analytical, and persuasion skills.
Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty, and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone.
Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
Working Conditions
This position is currently expected to work in the office.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
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