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UCLA Health Staff Research Associate I - Semel Institute in Los Angeles, California
Description
The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Staff Research Associate I to join the Kasari Lab. Through vision, tenacity, and inspiration, UCLA Health's world-class researchers are redefining human health and patient care. Join us and live out your passion for discovery while making an incredible difference in the lives of people around the world.
Primary duties include:
Responsible for data processing and maintenance.
Acquire social-behavioral questionnaire and observational data from young children with autism and their mothers participating in several early intervention research studies.
Score data and/or behaviorally code and enter it electronically.
Maintain data in an up to date and accessible format.
Pay Range: $25.75 - $30.71 hourly. Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in psychology or health related field or 2 years' experience working with children with autism required.
Ability to work consistently, independently, and accurately to complete assignments is required.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a research team and with hospital staff is required.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of research methods including Privacy and Confidentiality required.
Proficiency with Mac and PC based computers and MS Office required.
Ability to be flexible in dealing with changes in workload or assignments and in completing assignments required.
Excellent speaking and written skills, attention to detail, and strong initiative required.
Ability to problem solve and work flexible hours on occasion to accommodate participant scheduling required.
Preferred:
Knowledge of developmental assessments for children (e.g. Mullen Scale of Early Learning) is preferred.
Knowledge of library resources to conduct literature searches is preferred.
Ability to provide transportation for self to and from community sites and academic offices preferred.
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