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Research Tech I (Part Time) - Social Sciences
Washington University in St. LouisSomers Family Hall, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026
💰 $44,000/yr($34,000/yr – $44,000/yr)
About the role
Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63130Scheduled Hours
20Position Summary
The Research Technician will be responsible for assisting with duties related to the research activities in the Emotion and Relationships Lab. The position is part-time (fewer than 20 hours per week) and not eligible for benefits.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Participant recruitment and scheduling.
- Data collection and management.
- Behavioral coding and transcription.
- Individual and group meetings in the lab.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
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Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field
- Experience in laboratory research with human participants
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work independently and take initiative
- Good computer skills (knowledge of Excel, Word, and Powerpoint)
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Research (4 Years)
Skills:
Grade
R04-HSalary Range
$16.54 - $22.35 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required scrApply for this role
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