Lab Manager Position @ Early Minds Lab, UMass Boston, Boston MA

The Early Minds Lab at UMass Boston is seeking a Laboratory Manager to join the lab in Summer 2025. The Early Minds Lab includes four Principal Investigators (Drs. Zsuzsa Kaldy, Tashauna Blankenship, Erik Blaser, and Vivian Ciaramitaro) whose research focuses on infant and childhood cognitive development (e.g., memory, attention, perception), using a variety of methods (e.g., behavioral, eye-tracking, pupillometry, and EEG). The Lab Manager will support ongoing studies across these areas of interests and will be supervised by Dr. Blankenship and Dr. Kaldy. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology or related fields while living in Boston, MA. The position will be paid hourly (30 hr/week) at a $31/hr rate, with the possibility of increased hours and benefits based on performance and funding. 

Responsibilities:

• Managing participant recruitment, IRB protocols, and finances (e.g., budgets, ordering supplies)
• Conducting study protocols, data processing
• Communicating with families
• Training and supervising undergraduate research assistants
• Helping to develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations (e.g., libraries and museums)
• Providing general administrative support to researchers in the lab

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Cognitive Science
• Minimum one year of research experience
• Work experience in a supervisory role
• Proficiency with general office software (Microsoft and Google tools and Canva is required.
• Specialized software experience with RedCap, Tobii ProLab, Concur, eego mylab, and MATLAB is a plus.
• The ability to work independently and in a team
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational, managerial, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible schedule (e.g., for potential weekend or evening availability)

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