Neuro Imaging Research Technician Position @ Washington University, St. Louis MO

The Laboratory for Child Brain Development (LCBD-PI: Dr. Susan Perlman) currently has an opening for a Neuroimaging Research Technician to work on NIH funded studies of temperament, the parent-child relationship, and biological stress unfolding during early childhood. This is an ideal position for a candidate looking to gain research experience before applying to graduate or medical school or for those pursuing scientific or medical careers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist PI/Postdoc fellow with running study participants through magnetic resonance imaging experiments.
• Transferring files to appropriate server.
• Review study database to make sure all data has been entered.
• Running developed scripts from image processing and analysis under PI and Postdoc fellow supervision.
• Assess basic cognitive function and behaviors with testing.
• Provide routine data entry ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain study database.
• Provide the testing questionnaires to study participants.
• Prepare cognitive testing packets.
• Score cognitive testing and questionnaires for PI and Postdoc fellow.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Related undergraduate degree.
• Demonstrated ability for attention to detail.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical ability including effective skills in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, etc.).

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification; some college and one year of related experience in imaging research.

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