Laboratory Assistant, Psychology - Binghamton University

Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Jun 12 2026 Job Description:

Budget Title: Instructional Support Assistant (SL-1)

Salary: $45,372

Dr. Ian McDonough's Memory, Aging, and Cognitive Control (MAC2) Laboratory and Dr. Michael Dulas's Cognition, Aging, and Memory Performance (CAMP) Lab, both within the Department of Psychology at Binghamton University, New York, are seeking a full-time laboratory assistant to assist in research investigating the fundamental characteristics and causal mechanisms of healthy and pathological brain aging across the adult lifespan. Data collection will consist of structural and functional MRI, eye-tracking, transcranial electric stimulation, and functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS). Multiple biological measures will be collected including saliva, blood, and fecal samples.

The Laboratory Assistant will:

• Handle multiple organizational and administrative details of assigned projects, including but not limited to the training and day-to-day oversight of research assistants, the recruitment, screening, and scheduling of study participants and conducting telephone interviews.
• Coordinate the follow-up of study participants with some oversight of day-to-day operation of the project; develop, program, and test surveys.
• Assist in the preparation of IRB applications, progress reports and other summary materials.
• Perform literature searches.
• Be responsible for ordering materials, tracking research related supplies, detailed record-keeping, filing, the sending and receiving of study equipment, the cleaning and offloading of data from study devices (e.g., neurostimulation, eye-tracking, and fNIRS), study participant payments.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication, conference presentations, and grant proposals.
• Be in charge of coordinating off-site recruitment events including community talks, tabling opportunities at local events, and transporting tabling materials such as tables, tents and chairs.
• Have opportunities to lead and/or collaborate on papers, posters, and presentations for scientific meetings.
• Work independently and collaboratively with other team members to fulfill the goals of the projects.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in neuroscience, psychology, biological sciences, health science, or related field
• At least 1 year experience in a psychology or neuroscience laboratory environment
• Effective computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• The ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing work schedules as needed (including some evenings and weekends)
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills

Preferred:

• Experience working with older adult populations
• Experience with neuroimaging, eye-tracking, and/or neurostimulation
• Experience training and overseeing teams and/or undergraduates
• Mathematical, statistical, and coding skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, shell scripting, E-Prime, R, SPSS, etc.)
• Experience troubleshooting computer issues across Linux and Windows
• Reliable transportation to off-campus locations with the ability to transport tabling materials
• Experience with participant database software (e.g., Ripple, RedCap, etc.).

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Additional Information:

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

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