Greetings from PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
Job Title: Lab Assistant Department: Psychology
Job Summary: The Psychology Lab assistant is responsible for managing and maintaining the psychology laboratory, assisting in research and academic activities, ensuring proper use of psychological testing materials and equipment, and supporting faculty and students in experimental and practical work.
Key Responsibilities:
Ø Laboratory Management: Maintain and organize lab resources, ensure proper functioning of equipment, and assist in updating SOPs for usage and safety.
Ø Research Support: Assist faculty and students in conducting experiments, behavioural studies, and cognitive assessments, including EEG, biofeedback, and psychometric testing.
Ø Test Administration: Manage inventory of psychological tests, support student training in test administration and scoring, and ensure ethical compliance.
Ø Technical Support: Taking printouts of lab manuals and other relevant records. Knowledge to operate psychological apparatus and testing tools.
Ø Record Keeping: Maintain records of materials, equipment usage, lab schedules, accession logs, and attendance.
Ø Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to ethical guidelines, maintain lab safety protocols, and coordinate with the ethics committee for research approvals.
Ø Other supportive activities: To support in handling paper bundles during examinations, getting additional answer sheets and other requirements during examination. To participate in examination, evaluation duties and other administrative duties assigned to lab technicians in common.
Qualifications & Skills:
Ø Education & Experience: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Psychology/ Cognitive Science/ Clinical Psychology/ Counselling Psychology/ Neuroscience.
Ø Experience in psychological research labs, academic institutions, or mental health settings is preferred.
Technical Skills:
Ø Knowledge of psychometric testing, experimental psychology methods, and behavioral analysis.
Ø Knowledge to operate computer system and taking printouts.
Ø Proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, R, JASP) will be an added advantage.
Soft Skills:
Ø Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Ø Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and researchers.
Ø Attention to detail, ethical awareness, and commitment to data confidentiality.
Additional Requirements:
Ø Willingness to assist in workshops, training programs, and interdisciplinary research.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to lab equipment and software.
Intereseted candidates can apply through mail : [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹13,000.00 - ₹16,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
