Lead Research Technician, Department of Psychology

Lead Research Technician, Department of Psychology Posting Number req27237 Department Psychology Department Website Link https://psychology.arizona.edu Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

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.

The Neuroscience of Emotion and Thought (NET) Lab within the University of Arizona''s Department of Psychology invites you to apply for the role of Lead Research Technician. In this role, you will lead the operational coordination, regulatory oversight, and technical execution of a multi-site human subjects psychology research program in the Neuroscience of Emotion and Thought (NET) Lab, under the direction of Dr. Jessica Andrews-Hanna. The lab''s research focuses on the psychology and neuroscience of human emotion and thought. Working with autonomy, you will oversee multi-site communication, coordinate IRB submissions and compliance across partner sites, and optimize experimental data collection workflows. You will also administer complex experimental protocols, oversee participant recruitment and retention pipelines, and train and supervise junior staff and student research assistants.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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Duties & Responsibilities

Experimental Execution & Protocol Oversight:

• Administers behavioral and experimental protocols to human research subjects.
• Oversees the maintenance of testing systems.
• Troubleshoots procedural and technical issues during data collection.
• Ensures adherence to Standard Operating Procedures across sessions.

Multi-Site Logistics & Operations:

• Serves as the primary operational liaison with external collaborating sites.
• Coordinates cross-site project timelines, meeting schedules, and shared milestone tracking.
• Monitors cross-site data harmonization and quality control.
• Participates in limited travel to collaborating institutions for multi-site coordination.

Regulatory Management & IRB Coordination:

• Prepares, submits, and tracks primary IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and multi-site reliance agreements.
• Manages regulatory documentation and compliance reporting.
• Ensures strict adherence to institutional and federal human subjects guidelines.

Participant Recruitment, Scheduling & Data Quality:

• Executes and leads participant recruitment campaigns and manages longitudinal scheduling.
• Develops and monitors recruitment and retention strategies across studies.
• Assists with the designing and the maintenance of data storage workflows.
• Assists with the preparation of progress summaries for study leadership.

Staff Training & Supervision:

• Trains, mentors, and supervises junior research staff and undergraduate research assistants.
• Develops training materials and onboarding modules.
• Verifies human subjects certifications and evaluates data collection fidelity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of federal regulations, single-IRB/reliance mechanisms, and institutional compliance standards for human subjects research.
• Skill in administering computerized cognitive and behavioral experimental tasks.
• Skill in database management, data entry, and organizational tracking tools (e.g., Qualtrics, Excel).
• Demonstrated skill in managing multi-site research logistics and cross-institutional collaboration workflows.
• Skill in training, onboarding, and supervising research staff and student assistants.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with research participants, students, and cross-institutional collaborators.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or a related field.

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $20.33 - $25.41 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 5 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level OC4 Job Family Research & Lab Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 10/26/2026 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Jessica Andrews-Hanna, PhD

Director, Neuroscience of Emotion and Thought (NET) Lab

Interim Director, Cognitive Science

jandrewshanna@arizona.edu

or

Dr. Yuhua Yu

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Neuroscience of Emotion and Thought (NET) Lab

yuhua@arizona.edu

Open Date 10/12/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

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