Laboratory Technician (Staff Wage)

Main Responsibilities

• Managing lab equipment including EEG devices, heartrate monitors, Virtual Reality headsets, wearables such as headbands and watches, a light and sound immersion room, laptop computers, audio-visual recording devices, etc.
• Becoming knowledgeable on the use of all lab equipment and software (e.g. familiarity with Python, Metalab, NVivo).
• Training will be provided when applicable.
• Managing data storage and organization.
• Setting up and configuring equipment for individual study protocols, including study-specific software settings, recording parameters, sensor/channel configurations, event markers/triggers, data storage, and device synchronization.
• Preparing and implementing EEG and related neurophysiological equipment during active study sessions, including participant setup, impedance checks, trigger/event-marker verification, recording-quality checks, and post-session shutdown/storage.
• Troubleshooting equipment during studies and demonstrations, including coordinating with equipment representatives or technical support teams to resolve issues with lab equipment, as needed.
• Keeping inventory of lab equipment and managing equipment check-out, including tracking serial numbers, repairs, loaner devices, software/driver versions, and recurring technical issues.
• Supporting quality assurance for multimodal data collection, including EEG, ECG/heart-rate monitoring, VR, wearables, environmental sensors, and audio-visual recording as applicable.
• Working with interdisciplinary teams of researchers (faculty, senior researchers, postdocs, graduate Research Assistants, Lab Coordinators) to implement research studies.
• Training members of the research team and undergraduate Research Assistants on equipment use.
• Participating in CSC and CIRCL regular team meetings and working groups (research methods, readings, workshops, salon, etc.) and contributing to CSC culture.
• Other tasks relevant to CIRCL research activities.

Qualifications

• Applicants with a MA degree in a relevant field and related lab technical experience will be considered most preferably.

Application Process

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current curriculum vitae, a 1-page personal statement about relevant experience and interest that aligns with the mission of the CIRCL. Search on requisition number: R0083316. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by June 15, 2026. The process will remain open until the position is filled. The position is anticipated to begin over the summer or early fall 2026.