Lab Manager

University of California Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Full-time Health Care Provider

Posted on April 6, 2024

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Lab Manager

Location: Santa Cruz;Remote
Job ID: 63943

JOB POSTING

Additional Information: This position is 100% on-campus.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our Talent Acquisition website.

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit. To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11:59 p.m. on the IRD. Talent Acquisition cannot accept application materials outside of the jobs portal, and is unable to update submitted applications on an applicant's behalf, or forward communications to the hiring units. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, view this link.

The IRD for this job is: 02-07-2024

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz conducts research on Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Social Psychology. Each area has its own focus, but a common thread across all of them is a connection between the study of psychology and people's everyday lives.

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision from the Principal Investigator, the incumbent will coordinate and conduct research investigating early social bias development. The research involves laboratory and online experiments, phone interviews, and testing and observation of children in naturalistic environments (preschools or homes). Audio, video, and questionnaire data are collected in these contexts and are subsequently stored, coded, and analyzed. Participant recruitment, mainly through phone, email, and social media, is also part of the activities expected to be performed. The incumbent will also be involved in recruiting, training, and supervising undergraduate research assistants. In addition, the incumbent will assist in administrative tasks, such as submitting and maintaining IRB protocols.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $21.92/Hourly.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

Part-time, Fixed
Percentage of Time: 87.5%, 35 Hours per Week
Days of the Week: Mon-Sun, as needed
Shift Includes: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: 06/30/2025, with the possibility of extension

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: TX - Technical

Job Code Classification: 009603 (LAB AST 2)

Travel: Up to 50% of the time

JOB DUTIES

40% - Data collection

Collects data as part of the laboratory and online experiments, phone interviews, or observational video recordings of social interactions in home and preschool settings.
Trains, coordinates, and supervises data collection by undergraduate research assistants.
Cleans and codes audio and video data.
Assists in study design and study protocol creation.

30% - Participant recruitment

Schedules participant appointments via phone and email.
Recruits participants via phone, emails, social media, and other media sources.
Creates ads for participant recruitment.
Keeps track of and analyzes recruitment efforts and strategies.
Answers participant communication in timely manner.

20% - Supervising undergraduate research assistants

Recruits undergraduate research assistants.
Coordinates undergraduate research assistant work schedules and costs related to research (e.g., travel cost to data collection sites).
Trains and supervises undergraduate research assistants' data collection and data coding efforts.

10% - Administrative Tasks

Orders lab supplies.
Keeps a safe and clean laboratory space, which includes cleaning and sanitizing the laboratory space and maintaining and requesting maintenance of equipment.
Assists in preparing and maintaining IRB protocols.
Budgets and processes expenses for internal and external grants as well as cost of travel and conferences.
Updates the lab website and social media presence.
Plans and coordinates lab events (e.g., weekly lab meetings, journal clubs, dinners, etc.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and / or equivalent experience / training.
College-level coursework in psychology, education, or related fields.
Experience interacting with young children.
Experience conducting research (e.g., as paid or volunteer research assistant).
Ability to use email and text processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft word and excel).
Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
Ability to work independently on specified tasks.
Good organizational and multitasking skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience conducting research with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children.
Experience conducting semi-independent research projects (e.g., BA thesis projects) with skills in research design, IRB preparation, data management, data analysis, and writing.
Experience with using Qualtrics, image/video editing (e.g., Photoshop, Adobe Premiere), and statistical software (e.g., R or SPSS).
Experience with supervision, training, and / or team management.
Undergraduate major in psychology, education, or related field.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California.
Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
The selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.
Ability to work overtime including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs, and work an alternate work schedule shift as required.
Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.
Other special conditions of employment that apply to this position: Ability to work weekends instead of weekdays if required, due to nature of data collection. Ability to drive and travel to local schools or homes for data collection.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

EEO/AA

University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
View full job description and access on-line application:
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=63943&PostingSeq=1

To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

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