Research Technician I

Benefits

Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, cognitive science, biomedical engineering, psychology, public health, or a related field OR a combination of education and relevant research experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree
• •Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children and/or adolescents in research, clinical, educational, or therapeutic setting
• •Python or R) for data processing and organization
• •, EEG, eye-tracking, or similar data collection systems) after training
• •Ability to work effectively with participants with developmental disabilities using developmentally appropriate communication strategies
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Responsibilities

• •The Biomarker Research Technician will assist with the performance of clinical research studies at the Center for Autism and Developing Brain (CADB), located in White Plains, NY
• •The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the collection, pre/processing, and storage of multimodal biomarker data, including EEG/ERP/ECG, eye-tracking, and related psychophysiological measures
• •The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating the mail-in process of deployment and retrieval of wearable devices
• •This role supports research studies involving children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and requires close collaboration with faculty investigators, clinical staff, research participants and their families
• •The incumbent will receive specialized training and ongoing supervision from faculty experts in EEG/ERP/ECG, eye-tracking, and sleep health and support high-quality data collection and post collection quality control
• •The position also involves supporting participant engagement by administering individualized protocols, communication supports, and behavior plans to facilitate successful biomarker assessments and retention
• •Responsible for assisting with the collection of biomarker data (EEG/ERP/ECG, eye-tracking, and related measures) with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, including participant preparation, equipment setup, calibration, and in-person and remote real-time monitoring of data quality
• •Assist with the processing, labeling, organization, quality control and securely store biomarker data in accordance with study protocols, IRB requirements, and institutional data security standards
• •Work closely with faculty investigators specializing in EEG/ERP and eye-tracking to receive training, troubleshooting technical issues, update software and hardware, and ensure consistent, high-quality biomarker collection
• •Collaborate with a Behavior Specialist and work under the supervision of clinical leadership to administer testing protocols, social stories, communication tools, and individualized behavior plans to facilitate successful biomarker assessments
• •Support participants and families throughout research visits using developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and participant-centered approaches
• •Support participants and families with troubleshooting remote data collection via wearable devices
• •Travel with faculty investigators to family meetings or off-site locations to collect multimodal biomarkers and other assessment measures, which may include local travel, as well as evening or weekend work based on participant availability
• •Demonstrated experience following structured research or clinical protocols and accurately documenting procedures and outcomes
• •Ability to learn and independently operate technical research equipment (e
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