VCBH Research Lab Assistant

About the role

The Vermont Center on Behavior and Health (VCBH, https://www.med.uvm.edu/behaviorandhealth/home) is an interdisciplinary, internationally-recognized research center committed to investigating relationships between personal behavior patterns (i.e., lifestyle) and risk for chronic disease and premature death. VCBH's work has historically focused on health disparities for the most vulnerable populations, particularly among the socioeconomically disadvantaged, where these risk factors are overrepresented.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining study databases
• Participant recruitment
• Meeting with participants
• Verifying participant consents
• Administering questionnaires
• Conducting interviews
• Blinding study tobacco products
• Managing study equipment and supplies
• Coordinating and conducting study procedures
• Overseeing distribution of participant compensation
• Purchasing equipment and supplies
• Assisting the Principal Investigator with research-related activities and IRB‑approved protocols
• Preparing progress reports, presentations, and manuscripts
• Maintaining files and records
• Using discretion regarding sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality per University guidelines
• Reporting to the Principal Investigator and receiving functional supervision from the project manager and/or biostatistician

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required (preferably in psychology, social work, or a medical‑related field)
• One to three years of related experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ideally experience or training in data management

Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Interest in behavioral health research
• Experience in research (desirable)
• Specific experience with study management (considered a particular strength)
• Experience working with participants in a research setting (a strength)

Pay

Anticipated pay range: $24.50 – $28.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

• Hybrid schedule eligible – option to split time between campus and elsewhere per university telecommuting policy
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required (may result in overtime for non‑exempt positions)
• Probationary period may be required
• Position contingent on continued funding
• Background check required