UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments of psychiatry in the country with cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering challenging career opportunities with potential for growth and a dynamic learning environment to its talented and dedicated employees.

Under supervision, the Psychiatry Lab Assistant 2 will assist clinical research efforts on projects pertaining to parenting, psychopathology, and substance use with the Department of Psychiatry. Duties will include: assisting with data collection, maintaining calendars and scheduling events, assist with basic data manipulations, and collaborating with and supporting other lab members. General lab assistance duties may include maintaining equipment and supplies, and preparing data collection forms and various correspondence and assisting with literature searches and the preparation of scientific manuscripts. The incumbent will perform other project, miscellaneous tasks, and general lab assistance as needed.

• Graduation from high school or a GED and two (2) years of laboratory experience or two (2) years of college including courses in Psychology or related field and one (1) year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous experience in a research setting.

• Proven effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population including children and their parents.

• Strong basic computer skills such as word processing and data entry, as well as experienceusing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe PDF.

• Experience performing research duties in a clinical research environment.

• Working knowledge of longitudinal research design and methodology and DSM-IV/V criteria.

• Experience using a reference manager (Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote).

• Proven ability to assist with coding, entering, cleaning, organizing and verifying study data according to study protocol.

• Demonstrated experience to assist with running participants through structured assessment protocols.

• Proven ability to maintain professional phone and SMS contacts with participants in research studies.

• Proficiency in using software to manage or manipulate data (Microsoft Excel, SPSS, SAS, R, Python).

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Work may be completed remotely, conditional on approval of the supervisor.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and evenings as needed.