ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Behavioral Research Lab Coordinator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Wesleyan University

Lab Coordinator

Middletown, CT · On-site

$22.41 - $25.95/hr

The Lab Coordinator will assist with studies of child and adult cognition, including NSF-funded ... Oversee undergraduate research assistants, including support with study development, data ...

Lurie Children's

$46K - $75K/yr

Location 211 E Chicago The AMP Lab (sites.northwestern.edu/amplab/) at Lurie Children's Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Research Coordinator I to join our dynamic team conducting research that ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$15 - $19/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Behavioral Research Assistant (RA) position manages the daily running ... coordinating extra procedures when needed for a unique study (e.g. providing additional ...

Wesleyan

Lab Coordinator

Middletown, CT · On-site

$22.41 - $25.95/hr

The Lab Coordinator will assist with studies of child and adult cognition, includingNSF-funded ... Oversee undergraduate research assistants, including support with study development, data ...

Sensation Research

Sensory Lab Coordinator

Mason, OH · On-site

Paid time off Sensation Research is a custom Sensory and Consumer research company. We specialize ... Position Summary The Sensory Lab Coordinator is responsible for the scheduling, organization ...

Sensation Research

Sensory Lab Coordinator

Mason, OH · On-site

Sensation Research is a custom Sensory and Consumer research company. We specialize in Product ... Position Summary The Sensory Lab Coordinator is responsible for the scheduling, organization ...

Sensation Research

Sensory Lab Coordinator

Mason, OH · On-site

Sensation Research is a custom Sensory and Consumer research company. We specialize in Product ... Position Summary The Sensory Lab Coordinator is responsible for the scheduling, organization ...

Candel Therapeutics

Lab Coordinator

Needham, MA · On-site

$88K - $99K/yr

Lab Coordinator * Location: Onsite, Needham, MA * Salary: $88k-$100k Why Work With Us?  At ... Partner closely with Research, Translational Medicine, Analytical Development, Manufacturing ...

Candel Therapeutics

Lab Coordinator

Needham, MA · On-site

$88K - $99K/yr

Lab Coordinator * Location:Onsite, Needham, MA * Salary: $88k-$100k Why Work With Us? At Candel ... Partner closely with Research, Translational Medicine, Analytical Development, Manufacturing ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsBehavioral Research Lab JobsBehavioral Research Lab Coordinator Jobs

Behavioral Research Lab Coordinator information

See salary details

$21.5K

$80.6K

$112.5K

How much do behavioral research lab coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for behavioral research lab coordinator in the United States is $80,570.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Behavioral Research Lab Coordinator vs Behavioral Research Assistant?

AspectBehavioral Research Lab CoordinatorBehavioral Research Assistant
CredentialsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related fieldTypically bachelor’s degree or ongoing coursework in similar fields
Work EnvironmentLeads research projects, manages lab operations, supervises assistantsSupports data collection, assists with experiments, follows protocols
Employer & IndustryUniversities, research institutes, healthcare organizations

The Behavioral Research Lab Coordinator oversees research projects and manages lab staff, while the Behavioral Research Assistant primarily supports data collection and experiment setup. The coordinator role requires more experience and often a higher degree, focusing on project management, whereas the assistant role is more hands-on with data and participant interaction.

What cities are hiring for Behavioral Research Lab Coordinator jobs?

Cities with the most Behavioral Research Lab Coordinator job openings:

What states have the most Behavioral Research Lab Coordinator jobs?

States with the most job openings for Behavioral Research Lab Coordinator jobs include:

What are popular job titles related to Behavioral Research Lab Coordinator jobs?

For Behavioral Research Lab Coordinator jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Behavioral Research Lab Coordinator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,570 per year, or $38.7 per hour.

Lab Coordinator

Middletown, CT • On-site

Wesleyan University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Wesleyan Universityexternal

$22.41 - $25.95/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee undergraduate research assistants and support study development, data collection, management, analysis, and reporting of findings.

  • Recruit, schedule, and run participants through studies, including implementing online and in-person research protocols.

  • Coordinate relationships with local collaboration sites, maintain participant databases, and assist with literature searches and research documentation.

Job description

The Cognitive Development Lab and the Reasoning and Decision Making Lab at Wesleyan University (Dr. Hilary Barth and Dr. Andrea Patalano) announce a full-time joint Lab Coordinator position. The Lab Coordinator will assist with studies of child and adult cognition, including NSF-funded collaborative work on numerical cognition. The Lab Coordinator will also assist with other general duties in each lab.
Responsibilities include:
  • Oversee undergraduate research assistants, including support with study development, data collection/management, statistical analysis, and reporting of findings.
  • Recruiting and scheduling participants
  • Maintaining a participant family database
  • Coordinating relationships with local collaboration sites such as children's museums
  • Data management and analysis
  • Implementing online and in-person studies (study preregistration, IRB submissions, study programming)
  • Running participants through studies
  • Supporting a positive research group culture
  • Conducting literature searches
  • Assisting with the preparation of conference abstracts, manuscripts, and grants
  • Other duties as assigned

The Lab Coordinator will have the opportunity to be directly involved in research, to earn authorship on journal articles, to attend research conferences, and to participate in other professional development activities.
This is an on-campus position. Funding for this position has been approved for one year with the possibility of extending to a second year.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
  • Prior research experience in psychological science.
  • General computer skills and statistical software experience (such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS, R, Qualtrics).
  • Exceptional organizational skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, quantitative skills, and attention to detail.
  • Intellectual interest in the labs' research areas.
  • Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in a developmental psychology lab using experimental methods.
  • Programming skills.

Additional Applicant Instructions:
In your application, please include:
  • CV or resume
  • Cover letter detailing relevant experience, research interests, and future career goals
  • Unofficial college transcript
  • Contact information for two academic references

Please also send all of these materials by email directly to Dr. Hilary Barth (hbarth@wesleyan.edu) and Dr. Andrea Patalano (apatalano@wesleyan.edu). Please list "CDL/RDM Lab Coordinator Position" in the body of your cover letter, as well and in the subject line of your email to the lab directors.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Full consideration will be given for applications received by August 28, 2026.
Compensation: $22.41 - $25.95/hr.
Work Location: On Campus
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate's completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.

Apply