A Research Assistant I position is currently available in Dr. Andrew Mayer’s laboratory at The Mind Research Network. Those with experience in clinical assessments, phlebotomy, and/or neuroimaging are strongly encouraged to apply.
Primary duties include working with a research team on multiple federally-funded studies examining the biological basis of traumatic brain injury in both children and adults, as well as on emotional dysregulation. Primary responsibilities include participant recruiting, clinical interviews, symptom-based assessments, neuropsychological data collection, collecting MRI data, data entry and quality assurance. The job will also require flexible hours including some evenings and nights to accommodate data acquisition and other related duties as needed for scanning. This position involves working as part of a research team, as well as working with sensitive populations.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained. Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, or pursuing a degree in a related field are preferred. Those with experience and interest in neuroscience, clinical psychology, and/or neuroimaging are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals with current experience in neuroimaging and MEG data collection are preferred.
Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.
The Mind Research Network is division of Lovelace dedicated to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and brain injury.
Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, MRN consists of an interdisciplinary association of scientists located at universities, national laboratories and research centers around the world and is focused on imaging technology and its emergence as an integral element of neuroscience investigation.
With an extended community of academicians, researchers, graduate students and technicians, the MRN is uniquely positioned with its national infrastructure to link the brightest minds in neuroscience with some of the most cutting-edge neuroimaging capabilities in the world today.
Work is performed in a dry laboratory environment. Will operate standard office equipment and will frequently stand, walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, perform repetitive motions and occasionally lift objects that weigh up to 20 pounds. May interact with research participants.The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus.
Lovelace Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Building on a history of pioneering science and technological innovation, Lovelace Biomedical is a contract research organization that helps pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies advance their discoveries—no matter how complex—into clinical testing and beyond. The organization leverages a multidisciplinary toolset to push the limits of preclinical research and fully understand the behavior of its clients’ investigational products. Lovelace Biomedical provides a unique experimental breadth and logistical capacity to solve specialized challenges that other CROs are not equipped to handle, featuring expansive bio-secure facilities and ongoing access to industry-leading scientific experts. The team thrives on developing programs for complex diseases, emerging drug classes and delivery mechanisms, and challenging areas of drug development while delivering the same level of rigor and attention to seemingly straightforward studies that are just as critical to regulatory success.
