Research Technician

Requirements

• High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Job profile Summary:
• Performs intermediate to complex technical support, general lab maintenance, and lab operational support with some degree of independence to aid in research projects. Responsible for following lab safety standards.
• Job Description:
• Position Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour; DOE
• Essential Duties:
• Plays an integral role in conducting research aimed at recruiting and improving health behaviors in low-income, minority children and families.
• Performs scientific data collection, data entry, data proofing, and analyses involving routine procedures characterized by moderate use of independent judgement following scientific protocol.
• Conducts research recruitment, enrollment, and data collection in English and Spanish.
• Performs translation and interpretation, verbally and in writing, from English to Spanish and vice versa.
• Travels to research sites and conducts field testing for child motor skills and intervention implementation (mileage reimbursement).
• Maintains detailed records of data collected and data entered.
• Organizes data, prepares data for computer input, and records computer output.
• Conducts library and online searches to find research information on related procedures and techniques that can be used in the laboratory and/or field.
• Writes summaries of projects, documenting location, findings, and procedures used, and assists in writing reports by conducting literature searches and background research; prepares bibliographies as required.
• Operates laboratory equipment such as weight scale, stadiometer, and measuring tape.
• Maintains detailed records of daily laboratory tasks.
• Inventories and requisitions supplies.
• Trains students in the operation of equipment and/or in the performance of technical procedures.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Use lab equipment - please specify equipment: Veggiemeter, Tanita scale, Accelerometry, Stadiometer.
• Use a personal vehicle to travel.
• Use office equipment including a desktop computer.
• Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze and report data/results of tests conducted.
• Conduct lab tests using appropriate equipment and protocols.
• Deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Handle petty cash.
• Initiate confidential correspondence on behalf of the project.
• Conduct interviews over the phone or in person.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendar for project.
• Supervise staff and/or students.
• Works under supervision.
• Work from general instructions on standard job duties and specific directions/instructions on new assignments.
• Work both independently and within a complex structured team.
• Able to exercise judgment within generally defined practices & policies to determine appropriate action.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Evidence of being able to speak, write, and read in Spanish/English (bilingual).
• Experience in working in the community with culturally diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and techniques of research recruitment, enrollment, and participant confidentiality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methods, data collection, data entry, data proofing, and analyses.
• Experience in performing in a professional manner and in collaboration with a variety of individuals.
• Use of basic math and a calculator.
• Experience working with Pre-school/Head Start school systems.
• Experience working with diverse Pre-school/Head Start student populations, including first-gener

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Additional Information

Job Profile: Lab and Research Assistant 2 Non-Exempt Job Family: Lab and Research Support Time Type: Full time Max Pay - Depends on experience: $25.00 USD Hourly Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

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