<p>Req Id: 36196</p> <p>Job Title: Research Technician</p> <p>City: West Lafayette</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The successful candidate will serve as a full-time lab manager on projects in Dr. Leigha MacNeill's SHINE Lab. They will provide a wide range of support and assistance to the researchers in the lab. They will work closely with the Dr. MacNeill to manage day-to-day tasks such as participant recruitment (parents, teachers, young children), scheduling, in-person and online data collection, and lab administration. They will also assist Dr. MacNeill with supervision of undergraduate research assistants and disseminating research. They will assist with other support functions and duties as needed.</p> <p>Who We Are at Purdue University:</p> <p>When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.</p> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in human development and/or family science, psychology, or a related field; </li><li>At least six months to one year of experience in a research setting involving children and/or families. </li></ul> <p>Skills needed:</p> <ul> <li>Great written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. </li><li>Ability to balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality. </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and communicate to build relationships with individuals at all levels within the lab. </li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team. </li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills. </li><li>Ability to problem-solve. </li><li>High attention to detail. </li><li>Ability to provide basic assistance to researchers in manipulating, computing, and analyzing data. </li><li>Comfort working with children and families. </li><li>Interest in developmental research. </li><li>Ability to work in-person on Purdue's main campus in West Lafayette, IN. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary https://bit.ly/3DJE9os </li><li>Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li><li>A background check will be required for employment in this position </li><li>FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) </li><li>Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately </li><li>Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All in </li></ul> <p>Who We Are:</p> <p>Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.</p> <p>EOE / AA:</p> <p>Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree</p> <p>Experience</p> <p>0-1 year of experience</p> <p>FLSA Status</p> <p>Non-Exempt</p> <p>Apply now</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 2/27/25</p>