Lab Coordinator, Behavior Research Lab
Position Information
Position Title: Lab Coordinator, Behavior Research Lab
Department: Behavioral Research Lab
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57640
Job Type: Part-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The
School of Management (SOM) has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a part-time
Lab Coordinator for the
Behavioral Research Lab. This role supports the daily operations of a dynamic research environment that leverages cutting-edge neuromarketing tools and behavioral science to explore human decision-making.
As Lab Coordinator, you will manage lab operations and assist with study development and execution. Responsibilities include overseeing lab capabilities, managing our paid and student sample pools, recruiting participants, supervising student research assistants, and providing both technical and administrative support for a variety of studies. You will also maintain lab equipment, assist with IRB processes, and ensure a smooth and efficient research experience for faculty, students, and participants.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Recruiting participants through classroom visits and on-campus outreach.
- Recruiting, training, and supervising undergraduate and graduate research assistants to execute and monitor studies.
- Managing the SONA system to schedule participants, track credit and compensation, and support faculty researchers.
- Overseeing lab software and equipment to ensure functionality and meet research needs.
- Creating and managing surveys in Qualtrics to support study execution.
- Responding to participant inquiries and managing alternative assignments for students, as needed.
- Assisting faculty and students with study planning, protocol development, and IRB submissions.
- Promoting best practices for research design, data collection, and participant engagement.
- Assisting with external client development and study management, as needed.
- Providing additional research support based on skills and availability, including data analysis and report generation using iMotions, SPSS, and other software tools.
While this position is currently part-time, there is the potential for full-time depending on external study development.
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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in the appropriate discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Psychology, Hospitality, Clinical Research, or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
- Experience with participant recruitment, lab coordination, or supervising research assistants.
- Familiarity with Qualtrics, SONA, or similar systems.
Salary Range
$28,000
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Kim Saxton
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Clinical Assistant Professor, Marketing
Contact's Email: mksaxton@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-3265
Posting Dates
Posted: 06/18/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 07/28/2025
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