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Research Assistant I (SCAN Laboratory)

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Aug 04, 2026
Description The UCLA Senior, Cognitive, and Affective Neurodevelopment (SCAN) Laboratory within the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support innovative research examining sensory processing and neurodevelopment in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This position offers hands-on experience in clinical research, neuroimaging, behavioral assessments, and data analysis. Key responsibilities include: Assist with participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and study visits Support implementation of research protocols and maintain study documentation Collect, manage, and process neuroimaging, behavioral, psychophysiological, and questionnaire-based data Assist with MRI participant preparation and data acquisition Support data cleaning, quality control, database management, and analysis Assist with study reports, presentations, manuscripts, and grant-related analysis Maintain IRB and regulatory documentation and support general laboratory operations The department's typical operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm. Staff may occasionally be scheduled during evenings or weekend hours based on research participants needs. Employees should expect to work approximately 2-3 weekends per month, with weekday schedules adjusted to maintain a 40-hour workweek. Salary range: $30.12/hr - $35.92/hr Qualifications Bachelors degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field (preferred) Experience with behavioral, psychophysiological, or neuroimaging research methods (preferred) Experience working with pediatric, neurodevelopment, autism spectrum disorder, or other clinical populations Comfort working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Ability to interact professional with research participants and families from diverse backgrounds Minimum 1 year of experience supporting research projects in a laboratory, academic, clinical research, or related research environment (preferred) Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary research team Ability to maintain accurate research records and documentation Experience with research databases or electronic data capture systems, such as REDCap (preferred) Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Knowledge of MRI research procedures, data processing software, or neuroimaging analysis tools (preferred) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross