What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Supervisor position at Syracuse University?
Job Description
This research position combines hands-on research experiences with supervisory and management responsibilities in a collaborative research environment. The role provides opportunities to gain experience in clinical research focuses on improving cognitive and communication outcomes after brain injuries while contributing to lab operations and training.
The position involves human subjects research coordination, data collection and management, and research study implementation. Responsibilities include assisting with, designing, and supervising experiments, drafting and managing IRB protocols and compliance, and contributing to research projects investigating cognitive communication rehabilitation with technology for individuals with brain injuries or related neurological conditions. The role encompasses lab management duties such as ordering, organization, and data system maintenance, while collaborating with the principal investigator and lab members on experimental design, data analysis, and publication preparation. Additionally, the position involves training new lab members and providing day-to-day supervision of student researchers.
This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.
Education and Experience
Human Subjects Research Management
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
This research position combines hands-on research experiences with supervisory and management responsibilities in a collaborative research environment. The role provides opportunities to gain experience in clinical research focuses on improving cognitive and communication outcomes after brain injuries while contributing to lab operations and training.
The position involves human subjects research coordination, data collection and management, and research study implementation. Responsibilities include assisting with, designing, and supervising experiments, drafting and managing IRB protocols and compliance, and contributing to research projects investigating cognitive communication rehabilitation with technology for individuals with brain injuries or related neurological conditions. The role encompasses lab management duties such as ordering, organization, and data system maintenance, while collaborating with the principal investigator and lab members on experimental design, data analysis, and publication preparation. Additionally, the position involves training new lab members and providing day-to-day supervision of student researchers.
This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and Disorders, Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field.
- Strong theoretical and clinical experience in human subject research.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Commitment to research integrity and laboratory safety standards.
- Experience with human subject research and IRB processes.
- Experience with REDCap or other research data management systems.
- Familiarity with eye tracking technology or other behavioral measurement tools.
- Knowledge of digital health intervention and artificial intelligence applications in healthcare.
- Experience working with adult populations with neurological conditions or communication disorders.
Human Subjects Research Management
- Manage IRB protocols for multiple research projects, including preparing applications, amendments, and continuing reviews.
- Maintain regulatory compliance documentation and coordinate informed consent procedures.
- Oversee data collection for intervention studies in cognitive-communication rehabilitation.
- Manage research databases (including REDCap systems), maintain organized data repositories, and support data analysis activities for manuscripts and presentations.
- Train new lab members, including both graduate and undergraduate students, in various lab techniques as well as lab safety.
- Coordinate schedules for undergraduate researchers, provide research guidance, and assist with experimental planning.
- Purchase required supplies, interface with vendors, maintain lab equipment and inventories, and work with department and university staff to operate within institutional processes and policies.
- Ensure lab spaces remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations to promote efficient and safe research operations.
- Assist with technology systems and specialized equipment.
- Maintain advanced research systems, including eye tracking equipment, recording equipment, and technology platforms used in assessment and digital health intervention studies.
- Support researchers in acquiring high-quality data critical for experimental goals.
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.