Research Assistant I Job at Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute, Albuquerque, NM

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  • Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

Overview
A Research Assistant I position is currently available in Dr. Vakhtin's laboratory at The Mind Research Network. The Research Assistant will work on studies examining various neurocognitive conditions, utilizing neuroimaging and neurocognitive assessment methods. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1) study participant recruitment, scheduling, and follow-ups 2) study data collection, entry, and curation, as well as 3) careful development of and adherence to study regulatory and safety procedures. These responsibilities involve working in the MRI environment as well as collection of biological samples (e. g. blood).

Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained. Individuals with a bachelor's degree in psychology, or pursuing a degree in a related field are preferred. Those with experience and interest in neuroscience, clinical psychology, and/or neuroimaging are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals with current experience in neuroimaging and MEG data collection are preferred.

Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The Mind Research Network is division of Lovelace dedicated to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and brain injury.

Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, MRN consists of an interdisciplinary association of scientists located at universities, national laboratories and research centers around the world and is focused on imaging technology and its emergence as an integral element of neuroscience investigation.

With an extended community of academicians, researchers, graduate students and technicians, the MRN is uniquely positioned with its national infrastructure to link the brightest minds in neuroscience with some of the most cutting-edge neuroimaging capabilities in the world today.

Preferred/Additional Qualifications
Experience in research involving human participants is preferred. In addition, strong candidates would have experience with using the Linux environment, performing statistical analysis, and programming using languages such as MATLAB, Python, and R. Experience in collection of biological samples (e. g. phlebotomy) and their processing would also be considered a strength.

Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a dry laboratory environment. Will operate standard office equipment and will frequently stand, walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, perform repetitive motions and occasionally lift objects that weigh up to 20 pounds. May interact with research participants.

The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.

Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus.

Lovelace Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package,

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