Neuro Imaging Research Technician I - Psychiatry

About the role

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a full-time Neuro Imaging Research Tech I. The tech will assist numerous phases of multiple studies led by Dr. Michael Perino, and duties will include administering assessments, scheduling participants, and assisting with fMRIs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer neurobehavioral assessments for participants aged 4 years to 14 years, including set-up, providing age-appropriate instructions for child/parent, and entering data in a timely manner.
• Screen, consent, and schedule participants via phone and in-person as research protocols dictate.
• Auxiliary with neuroimaging studies for child and adolescent participants. Guide parents and children through the process by providing thorough instructions and responding appropriately to subject concerns.
• Organize and manage subject databases, data entry, tracking, etc.
• Write and modify IRB protocols.
• Interact with children of all ages in various experimental settings.
• Auxiliary with the training and supervision of student volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing). Equipment: Office equipment.

Education

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Skills

Not Applicable.

More About This Job

Some evening and weekend availability is required for this position.

Salary Range

$16.54 - $22.35 / Hourly

Questions

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Accommodation

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Benefits Statement

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.