Job Summary

The successful candidate will serve as a full-time lab assistant on projects in Dr. Laura Elenbaas’ Social Development Lab. They will help with day-to-day tasks such as participant recruitment, scheduling, in-person and online data collection, and lab administration including ordering supplies. They will also assist Dr. Elenbaas with supervision of undergraduate research assistants using established protocols.

Who We Are at Purdue University:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in HDFS, psychology, or related field.
• Six months of experience in a research setting involving children and/or families.

Skills Needed:

• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort working with children and families.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Availability to work in-person on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus.

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period Or Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

 
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