Staff Research Associate (Lord Laboratory)

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Posted Date 07/27/2026 Salary Range: $30.12 - 35.92 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 31913

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Staff Research Associate to join the Lord Laboratory, a leading research program focused on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental conditions across the lifespan.
You will play a key role in supporting research studies by working directly with participants and families, managing research data, and assisting with research administration and scholarly publications. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developmental disorders, clinical research, psychology, neuroscience, or related fields. Key responsibilities include:

• Recruit and screen potential research participants for study eligibility
• Conduct participant outreach and discuss study participation opportunities
• Obtain informed consent from research participants and families
• Conduct screening and structured diagnostic interviews 
• Assist participants in completing study questionnaires and assessments
• Enter, manage, clean, and maintain research databases and study records
• Support data analysis and preparation of research findings
• Assist with institutional review board (IRB) submissions, regulatory documentation, and study compliance activities
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and facilitate online manuscript submissions
• Provide general lab and research support to help ensure successful study operations

Salary range: $30.12/hr - $35.92/hr

Job Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field (highly preferred)Familiarity with child and adolescent psychiatric disorders (highly preferredAbility and comfort working with individuals with autismAbility to coordinate data collection and data entry for research studiesAbility to coordinate and schedule appointmentsAbility to interact appropriately and congenially with staff, faculty, students, and patientsProficiency using PC and all Windows applicationsAbility to use SPSSSkill in maintaining organized filing systemAbility to maintain confidentiality
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.