Research Senior Technician

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The Research Lead Technician provides advanced technical support and leadership for a National Institute of Mental Health-funded study examining the effects of adolescent neighborhood stress exposure on social media use. This position coordinates and supports the execution of research activities, including the collection, compilation, and analysis of large-scale research data obtained from mobile devices as well as interview, survey, and biosample data.

The Research Lead Technician designs and implements complex data processing systems to code and manage research data, supports data accuracy and integrity, and refines research methods and procedures as needed. This position trains and mentors students and research staff, provides day-to-day technical guidance and task coordination, and troubleshoots workflow and data-related issues. The position operates with a high degree of autonomy and serves as a key point of contact to ensure research activities are completed accurately and on time.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

·         Relevant experience as demonstrated by one of the following:

o    One (1) year of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree

o    Three (3) years of relevant experience with an Associate’s degree

o    Five (5) years of relevant experience with a High School diploma

·         Advanced knowledge of social science research processes, methods, and data collection procedures.

·         Experience with large-scale data management, data processing, and computer programming using R, MATLAB, Python, or related programs.

Ability to provide day-to-day technical guidance, train and mentor research staff and students, and independently resolve research, data, and workflow-related issues.

The pay range for this job profile is $23.17 - $30.07. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications. 

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provide extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

The Department of Psychology is a central department on campus, with the third largest undergraduate major at OSU, almost 140 graduate students, and approximately 50 tenure-stream faculty. Our department aims to produce exceptional, innovative research to advance knowledge about mind, brain, and behavior, with the goal of understanding and improving the human condition.

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