Laboratory Coordinator II, Psychology (ETE)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

The Department of Psychology, part of the School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior (MBB) within the College of Science, is committed to advancing our strengths in scientific research and science-based training. Psychology is inherently interdisciplinary, and our faculty, staff, and students actively collaborate with other MBB programs and departments - including Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, and Speech, Language and Hearing Science - as well as a wide range of academic units across campus. Through innovative, multidisciplinary research, we advance the understanding of the mind and brain, promote successful development and aging, and develop innovative approaches to optimizing mental health. By engaging and mentoring students, we prepare the next generation of scientists, scholars, and leaders in society. We invite you to join a team of dedicated researchers, educators, and innovators working together to shape the future of psychological science.

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!

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Study Operations & Regulatory Compliance:

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for lab activities.
• Manage and prepare Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, modifications, and continuing reviews.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, human subjects protections, and institutional policies.
• Organize and track data use agreements (DUAs) and support data acquisition for ongoing and planned grant submissions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date regulatory documentation and study records.
• Compensate participants, manage lab finances, and obtain and regularly replenish operational advances.

Participant Recruitment & Community Engagement:

• Lead and support participant recruitment efforts, including community-based outreach (e.g., tabling events during evenings and weekends).
• Coordinate recruitment strategies in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI) and study team.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for participant communication and scheduling.

Data Collection & Management:

• Collect participant data across modalities, including qualitative interviews in Spanish and English, survey-based measures, and biometric assessments during the work week and potentially on weekends and evenings.
• Develop and program surveys using platforms such as Qualtrics and REDCap.
• Oversee data quality assurance procedures, including data entry, cleaning, and secure data management.
• Ensure responsive, respectful, and effective engagement with a wide range of communities.

Team Coordination & Training:

• Train, supervise, and coordinate undergraduate and/or graduate research assistants.
• Develop and manage data collection schedules, particularly for field-based research activities.
• Foster a collaborative and organized lab environment that supports research productivity.

Scholarly Activities:

• Contribute to academic manuscripts, including drafting sections and supporting revisions.
• Assist with ongoing systematic and/or scoping reviews, including literature screening and data extraction.
• Collaborate closely with the PI and trainees on manuscript development and dissemination of findings.

Project Management & Collaboration:

• Work closely with the PI and research team to support day-to-day project operations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Assist in coordinating multiple concurrent studies and ensuring milestones are met.
• Support grant development activities, including preliminary data preparation and organizational support.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items.
• Manage lab communications (e.g., email lists, shared drives, project trackers).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and research support practices
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in maintaining accurate records, logs, and documentation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive participant information responsibly.

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.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.

• Master's degree.
• Experience working in a laboratory or research environment.
• Experience supporting human subjects research studies.
• Experience maintaining research records, logs, or participant databases.
• Experience in an academic, university, or healthcare research setting.