layiq
worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.
A role, opportunity, or path that merits attention, time, and pursuit.
Loading LAYIQ…Job opportunity
Washington University in St Louis
Washington University Danforth Campus; Somers Family Hall
Source: Washington University in St Louis careers · View original posting
From Washington University in St Louis's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

 Scheduled Hours
20
Position Summary
The Research Tech II will work for a research lab housed within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences: the Close Relationships across the Lifespan Lab, directed by Dr. William Chopik. This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week, benefits-eligible position. You can learn more about the CRL lab’s research at chopiklab.com. The start date for this position is between October 1 and October 31 of 2026.
Primary responsibilities include assisting with purchasing and reimbursements, drafting and editing IRB applications and amendments, assisting with data request and data use agreements, creating and managing surveys using survey software such as Qualtrics, performing data quality and analysis code checks in R, recruiting and scheduling research participants, running participants in laboratory or online sessions, conducting literature searches and summarizing relevant literature for research projects, creating and updating data
dictionaries, and supervising undergraduate research assistants in the aforementioned tasks. In addition to these primary responsibilities, the Research Tech would have the (optional) opportunity to lead conference presentation(s) and/or manuscript(s) as their schedule allows.
Job Description
Administrative tasks such as assisting with IRB applications and amendments; assisting with data request and data use agreements; assisting with purchasing, reimbursements, and budgets; corresponding with administrative staff.
Recruiting and scheduling research participants; corresponding with participants; running participants in laboratory sessions; paying participants; interviewing and supervising part-time undergraduate research assistants.
Creating and managing surveys using survey software such as Qualtrics; performing data quality and code checks in R; data cleaning; creating and updating data dictionaries/codebooks; developing data management and storage solutions.
Professional development activities to increase research skills and experience (e.g., opportunities to attend talks and lead conference presentation(s) and/or manuscript(s).
Conducting literature searches and summarizing relevant literature for research projects.
Organizing and planning lab social activities, promoting a positive lab culture.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Applicant Special Instructions
Applications received before October 15, 2026 will be given full consideration, but we will continue accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please submit a CV, a cover letter that details your motivation for applying for this position and addresses how you meet each of the criteria listed under the preferred qualifications section, and contact information for two references.
Compensation
$16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
LAYIQ is an independent job-discovery service. This listing does not imply a partnership with or endorsement by the employer. Review the original posting for current details and availability.
Employer posted: