Temple University's CLA/Psychology & Neuroscience Department is searching for a Lab Manager!
Benefits:
- Hybrid work schedule
- Full medical, dental, vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 12 paid holidays
- Tuition remission – eligible employees and dependents can obtain a degree tuition‑free
- A generous retirement plan
- Salary Range: $45,000–$55,000
Position Summary
The Lab Manager serves as the operational backbone of the Cognitive Neuropsychology Lab, overseeing participant recruitment, study administration, data management, and grant operations for active aging and memory research studies. This fast‑paced, detail‑oriented role requires strong organizational skills, clinical sensitivity, and the ability to manage multiple projects and personnel simultaneously.
This is a full‑time, grant‑funded position. Funding is guaranteed through November 2026 with a likely extension the following year.
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 years of related work experience in research or a clinical setting working with human adult participants
Required Skills And Abilities
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to interact compassionately with older adult participants
- Experience supervising students and/or staff
Preferred Skills And Abilities
- Degree in psychology, neuropsychology, or related field
- Experience in a clinical neuropsychology setting or neuropsychology/aging research lab
- Familiarity with REDCap, Qualtrics, and Microsoft OneDrive/SharePoint
- Experience with budgets and/or university purchasing systems (a plus)
Essential Functions Of Position
Recruitment & Outreach
- Monitor lab email and voicemail; respond to inquiries within 48 hours and maintain the recruitment spreadsheet
- Screen potential participants for eligibility, schedule study visits, and coordinate community outreach events
- Check the Qualtrics recruitment survey weekly and distribute the lab newsletter twice per year
Study Administration
- Serve as primary administrator for study visits, including cognitive testing, VKC administration, and participant compensation
- Prepare testing materials, coordinate reminder calls, arrange transportation, and manage REDCap survey queues for participants and informants
- Schedule 3–4 visits per week while balancing staff availability across graduate and undergraduate RAs
Data Management
- Conduct post‑visit quality checks to ensure all REDCap forms are complete, scored, and locked
- Upload and label all study files (videos, audio, scanned packets, examiner and CSV output files) to the correct OneDrive and SharePoint folders
- Track informant questionnaire completion and follow up to prevent data loss
Neuropsychological Norming & Reporting
- Enter raw test scores into CNNS norming software and generate individualized neuropsychological research reports
- Submit finalized reports to the PI at least one business day before feedback sessions; send reports to participants and support feedback calls
Supervision of all Lab Staff
- Onboard undergraduate and graduate RAs; coordinate CITI training and system access
- Send weekly role assignment emails and monitor all staff training progress throughout the semester
- Perform individual development plans for all undergraduate staff
- Oversee lab work of graduate research assistants
Grant Management
- Purchase supplies and participant incentives using TU Marketplace, Amazon Business, and p‑card with correct FOAPAL codes
- Maintain budget tracking spreadsheets and process consultant invoices through Concur
- Independently manage laboratory budget
Background Checks and Clearances
This position requires background checks and clearances.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.
Employees are expected to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees must also comply with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations where relevant.
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