Research Coordinator Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Research Coordinator Tufts University United States, Massachusetts, Medford 490 Boston Avenue (Show on map) Jun 26, 2025
Overview The Department of Psychology conducts cutting-edge interdisciplinary research aimed at understanding the causes and consequences of mental processes and behavior. Our primary focus is strongly experimental, with researchers at the forefront of neuroscience, cognition, social cognition, experimental clinical psychology, cognitive and affective neuroscience, and developmental psychology. Among the departments at Tufts, we are distinctive in having one of the largest majors on campus, while simultaneously maintaining one of the university’s highest research profiles. Psychology supports a robust undergraduate program with large course enrollments and a vibrant graduate program offering doctoral degrees in experimental psychology, as well as cognitive science – an interdisciplinary degree. The Meta Cognition and Applied Memory Lab is seeking a Senior Research Coordinator to work with PI Ayanna Thomas on ongoing research projects related to memory and stress. The start date for this position is ASAP. What You’ll Do Under supervision of Principal Investigator, the primary responsibility of the Research Coordinator will be to assist with lab management and operational tasks for the meta Cognition and Applied Memory Lab.

Essential Functions:

Ensure compliance with biosafety requirements, ethics review board and university policies
Ensure compliance with IRB
Order and organize lab supplies
Maintain lab equipment and ensure proper storage
Monitor lab budgets and allocate costs across grants
Analyze data and assisting investigator in writing/editing materials for publication and presentation
Provide support to investigator for grants
Conduct experiments for assigned research projects
Act as resource for student and visitor requests and questions
Promote a positive working environment
Train, coordinate, and conduct lab personnel orientation

What We’re Looking For Basic Requirements:

BA or BS in computer science, cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, or related field
Some experimental background and experience working in a laboratory setting conducting human subjects research and/or user experience testing
Programming experience across a variety of programming languages strongly preferred
Strong experimental background and lab experience
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with data analysis programs and software such as R, Excel, SPSS, MATLAB
Prior experience mentoring undergraduate research assistants is also ideal Pay Range Minimum $22.10, Midpoint $26.30, Maximum $30.50 Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.