Research Assistant I- Translational Auditory Physiology and Perception Lab

About the role

We are seeking a research assistant in the Translational Auditory Physiology and Perception Laboratory, Directed by Gabrielle Merchange, AuD, PhD, at Boys Town National Research Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of stimuli and development of appropriate test procedures.
• Assists in research tool preparation, data collection, and procedures in research studies which may include animals, human subjects, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions and results.
• Adheres to lab safety standards.
• Maintains a detailed record of test conditions and results.
• Aids in the calibration, maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment and workspace.
• Aids in data collection and data analysis.
• Reports findings and project outcomes to the principal investigator and involved staff.
• Aids in the design, construction, and maintenance of electronic devices used in laboratories, including PCs, audio equipment, and special purpose interfaces.
• Aids in the recruitment, scheduling, and testing in research studies using animal or human subjects.
• Uses computers to analyze and plot results of experiments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of one year of college coursework or equivalent experience required.
• If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.
• CITI certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply knowledge gained through coursework in psychology, speech and hearing, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and/or computer science.
• Ability to operate and calibrate lab equipment and other electronic devices.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and audio equipment.
• Ability to apply math aptitude in order to perform data analyses and generate results.
• Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work directly with laboratory staff personnel and principal investigators.
• Ability to apply knowledge gained through coursework in psychology, speech and hearing, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or a research related area is preferred.

Benefits

Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.