Research Assistant - Human Factors Job at Transportation Research Center, Inc.
The Research Assistant/Technician is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in support of human factors related automotive safety research programs. Tasks may include assisting with research and testing, conducting literature searches, data management, recruiting participants, obtaining consents, maintaining files, scheduling and conducting interviews, maintaining data collection files, performing data reduction, assisting with data analysis, and generating correspondence, reports and graphics.
The Research Assistant provides technical support for research scientists and engineers and customers working in such areas as research, design, or development testing. Position level is determined by the knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to duties assigned.
Essential Functions*
It is the policy of TRC Inc. to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation (LGBTQIA+), veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.
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The Research Assistant provides technical support for research scientists and engineers and customers working in such areas as research, design, or development testing. Position level is determined by the knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to duties assigned.
Essential Functions*
- Support conduct of human subjects experiments through activities such as participant recruitment and scheduling, participant handling, and data management
- Perform data processing, data summary, and simple data analysis with direction
- Organize and review documentation and record/report activities and data accurately
- Ensure high quality customer deliverables
- Communicate directly with customers and clarify their needs and expectations
- Set up, monitor, operate, and maintain test equipment with instruction
- Support TRC Inc.’s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts
- Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral field is preferred
- Good attention to detail required
- Valid driver’s license
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Perform assigned technical tasks in a timely manner, as requested
- Perform job duties with discretion and professionalism
- Ability to treat as highly confidential, all study data and information collected
- Standard office, climate controlled environment
- Standard laboratory environment
- Occasional support of outdoor testing in good weather
- May be exposed to temperatures below 0 degree and above 95 degrees
- May be exposed to inclement weather
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
- Ability to enter data into a computer (hand/finger dexterity)
- Data reduction involves visual review of data (ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth) and listening (ability to hear and interpret real-time audio)
- Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
- Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers
It is the policy of TRC Inc. to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation (LGBTQIA+), veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.
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