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Psychology Lab Research Assistant Jobs in Renton, WA

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Lab Aide

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.30 - $30.13/hr

Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the ... May assist with experiments and set-up. * Perform simple, routine and repetitive laboratory tests ...

University of Washington

Instructional Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$74K - $100K/yr

Keep up-to-date instructional videos for existing and new lab experiments. * Assist research groups with waste disposal as needed. * In concert with the A&A Safety Committee, implement and enforce ...

FHLB Des Moines

Instructional Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$56.45 - $93.18/hr

Keep up-to-date instructional videos for existing and new lab experiments.* Assist research groups with waste disposal as needed.* In concert with the A&A Safety Committee, implement and enforce ...

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Uw

Instructional Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$74K - $100K/yr

Keep up-to-date instructional videos for existing and new lab experiments. * Assist research groups with waste disposal as needed. * In concert with the A&A Safety Committee, implement and enforce ...

Uw

Research Technologist 1

Seattle, WA · On-site

$53K/yr

The Heshmati Research Group studies neural mechanisms mediating the effects of general anesthesia ... General Lab Operations Support (50%) * Assist with writing and maintaining lab protocols, licenses ...

Flux Resources

Lab Planner

Seattle, WA · On-site

$110 - $170/hr

A leading global architecture and design firm is seeking a Senior Tech R&D Lab Planner to join its ... * Assist in the development of standard materials describing the firm's Advanced Technology and ...

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Labcorp

Lab Assistant (UFCW)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.30 - $31.71/hr

... researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve ... Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in the Cherry Hill Inpatient Laboratory in ...

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Fred Hutch

Lab Aide

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.30 - $30.13/hr

Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the ... Responsibilities * Assist in core laboratory organization, restocking and maintenance duties.

Life Science Washington

Research Technician III

Seattle, WA · On-site

$80.17 - $104.25/hr

Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the ... assist with data presentation for lab meetings, conferences and manuscripts. They will maintain ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for psychology lab research assistant in Renton, WA is $22.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.65 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Psychology Lab Research Assistant do?

A Psychology Lab Research Assistant supports the research activities of a psychology laboratory by helping with data collection, running experiments, managing study participants, and analyzing results. They often assist with literature reviews, prepare research materials, and maintain lab equipment. This role is essential for ensuring that studies are conducted ethically and efficiently, while also providing valuable experience for those interested in pursuing a career in psychology or research.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Psychology Lab Research Assistant?

To thrive as a Psychology Lab Research Assistant, you generally need a background in psychology or related fields, attention to detail, and experience with research methodologies. Familiarity with statistical analysis software (such as SPSS or R), data collection tools, and sometimes IRB protocols is typically required. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate within a research team are standout soft skills. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring high-quality, ethical research and smooth project execution in a laboratory setting.

What are some common challenges faced by Psychology Lab Research Assistants in balancing multiple research projects?

Psychology Lab Research Assistants often juggle several research projects simultaneously, which can be challenging when managing deadlines, collecting data, and ensuring accuracy in documentation. Effective time management and strong organizational skills are essential, as tasks may range from participant recruitment to running experiments and data analysis. Team-based communication is also crucial, as assistants frequently collaborate with principal investigators, graduate students, and other assistants to coordinate efforts and share findings. Navigating these challenges helps develop valuable skills that are highly regarded in both academic and applied research settings.

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

AspectPsychology Lab Research AssistantPsychology Research Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in psychology or related fieldBachelor's or Master's degree in psychology or related field
Work EnvironmentUniversity labs, research institutionsResearch projects, academic or clinical settings
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutesAcademic departments, research organizations
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference is that Psychology Lab Research Assistants typically support data collection and experiment setup, while Psychology Research Coordinators oversee research projects, manage teams, and handle administrative tasks. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in responsibilities and scope.

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Infographic showing various Psychology Lab Research Assistant job openings in Renton, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,370 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

Manager, Run Research Mental Performance & Experience

Brooks Running

Seattle, WA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. 

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:  

  • Runner First 
    • We act in the best interest of the runner
  • Word is Bond 
    • We do what we say we'll do 
  • Champion Heart  
    • We give our all in everything we do  
  • There is no "I" in Run 
    • We stay generous with our humanity 
  • Keep Moving 
    • We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we're all moving towards something. Let's run there.   


Your Job:

The mission of the Brooks Run Research Lab is to unlock the future of the run by transforming human movement and runner experience into innovations that help runners go faster, run longer and feel more alive.

At Brooks, we believe the future of running depends on understanding not only how runners move, but how they think, feel and experience every mile. As the Manager of Run Research Mental Performance & Experience, you will unlock the mind - how runners perceive, experience, and perform. You will lead researchers responsible for uncovering emotional, behavioral, and psychological drivers of the running experience. Your team will transform complex human experiences with product, by turning the voice, motion and emotion of runners into actionable scientific insights that shape the future of running gear and experiences.

You will oversee research spanning the full spectrum of product, physical and mental experience on the run. You will investigate how runners think, feel, and perform - from elite athletes pursuing peak performance to everyday runners seeking enjoyment, motivation and emotional well-being

From understanding the neural and psychological characteristics that enable elite athletes to consistently perform at their best to discovering the sensory, emotional, and behavior factors that make everyday runners look forward to every run and reach for the same pair of shoes again tomorrow.

Working alongside biomechanics, physiology and data science your team will help build Brooks' holistic understanding of the runner and unlock entirely new opportunities to improve product and runner experience. You will develop actionable insights that influence future footwear and apparel. You will study how product, environment, sensory inputs and psychological factors influence enjoyment, motivation, confidence, and emotional connection to the run.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished researcher with experience designing and executing rigorous laboratory and field studies, developing behavioral models, and translating scientific findings into product solutions. They are equally comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative methods, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and communicating research findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Your Responsibilities:
Talent Management & Development
  • Lead the project work of up to seven Run Research team members throughout the product creation and research cycle.
  • Provide direction, coaching and training for direct reports. Monitor team performance, promote career development and be proactive on team dynamics within the group.
  • Provide coaching, feedback and performance management.
  • Establish a highly effective and collaborative team culture across Brooks.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Managers and Director of the Brooks Run Research Lab to create a long-range talent management plan addressing the growth and development of the team while planning for future demand.
Management and Advancement of Run Research Program
  • Oversee a single team and project portfolio with influence across the team and immediate cross-functional partners.  Align team's work to near-term product needs and understand the interdependencies across projects.
  • Plan and execute Run Research studies that align with product and innovation priorities.
  • Display an expert understanding of mental experience and performance and the interaction with performance athletic product.
  • Lead and manage novel research programs that capture physical and emotional dimensions of running including movement, usage patterns and subjective feedback.
    • Discover the effect of product on the interconnected mental and physical experience on the run.
    • Apply and ensure rigorous study design and evaluate data quality and relevance for project decisions.
    • Translate quantitative and qualitative runner experiences with product and on the run into measurable scientific constructs.
  • Develop research frameworks to understand attention, confidence, motivation, emotional regulation and mental fatigue.
  • Develop scientifically rigorous approaches to measuring cognitive and emotional responses during real-world running associated with peak performance and positive running experience for elite athletes and recreational runners. Support advancements in data collection and data analysis opportunities that will advance the ability to evaluate mental experience and performance data. Drive initiatives that take the mental performance and experience data collection out of the laboratory and onto the road with the runner.
  • Drive advancements in data collection and data analysis opportunities that will advance the ability to evaluate mental experience and performance data.
  • Drive initiatives that take the mental experience and performance data collection out of the laboratory and onto the road with the runner.
  • Lead project management of owned research projects across multiple business objectives, utilizing project management tools to track project development, tasks, deadlines, and budgets.
  • Initiate and lead meetings with senior level Run Research members to identify growth opportunities for run research and how they support the multi-year business objectives.
Cross-functional Influence & Collaboration
  • Work collaboratively with Managers of biomechanics, physiology and data science in the Brooks Run Research Lab to build a holistic understanding of the runner. Establish guidelines to assign priority to projects and define research agendas aimed at improving product performance. Monitor and adjust processes to meet the brand initiatives and demands.
  • Effectively translate complex scientific project insights to senior team members into articulate, persuasive, and actionable conclusions to cross functional partners.
  • Facilitate results recap meetings, presenting test findings and explanations to high-level cross-functional teams within the company.
  • Partners effectively with product team members.
  • Develop and expand collaborations with other departments (sales, eCommerce, marketing, communications) to share data, gather various forms of footwear feedback, and allow for optimal use of the run research programs company-wide.
External Market & Opportunities
  • Identify opportunities in the market based on trends and consumer needs related to mental performance and experience that will give Brooks a competitive advantage.
  • Understands the Brooks point of view as it relates to the brand and the competitive market.
  • Network with industry leaders and participate in key industry functions to communicate Brooks' points of view that help shape the current thinking of mental performance and experience.  Opportunities to present at national and international conferences.
  • Teach, train and present scientific principles to technical and non-technical groups to communicate the Brooks point of view inside and outside of our walls and visiting groups to the Brooks Headquarters.
  • Other responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. with a background in cognitive neuroscience, sport psychology, performance psychology, experimental psychology, cognitive science or an equivalent analytical field and 3+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education, experience and training (e.g. Masters and 5+ years or Bachelors and 7+ years)  
  • 5+ years experience with scientific methodology and project management skills with a keen sense of detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks (self and through others).
  • 3+ years proven track record leading or mentoring high functioning reports. Strong desire to support people in their career growth.
  • Expert understanding of experimental design and statistical methods with an understanding of performance and injury mechanisms for running.
  • Experience in teaching, training and presenting scientific principles to technical and non-technical groups to communicate the Brooks point of view inside and outside of our walls.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop highly productive relationships with individuals and teams that are made up of diverse disciplines and cultural backgrounds resulting in effective working relationships across the company. 
  • Ability to create a thoughtful connection with the run and the runner to identify opportunities that have yet to be explored.
  • Cross collaboration skills a must, with an ability to identify how your findings and results tie into the bigger picture of the product (costing, construction, design, merchandising, etc.).
  • Curious and open minded; always up for a challenge, inventive and creative. Ability to challenge the status quo- always looking at improving our people, products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details. 
  • Familiarity with coding languages (MATLAB, Python, etc.) to be able to assist direct reports as needed.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate a point of view and functional expertise within project teams and to external stakeholders.  
  • Detail oriented with ability to multi-task. Strong organizational and time management skills. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment, anticipating and resolving problems in a timely manner.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentational skills. 
  • Demonstrated MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access skills are required as well as experience working with PDM or other databases.
  • Comfort with uncertainty and absorbing new knowledge fast
  • Demonstrated ability to try things quickly rather than waiting for a "perfect" plan.
  • Demonstrates an optimistic winning attitude that drives problem solving.
  • Demonstrates a growth mindset,seekingand providing feedback regularly.
  • Demonstratesabilitytooperateindependently with defined goals.
  • Be self-driven and show theability to deliver on ambiguous projects with incomplete data.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment, anticipating and resolving problems in a timely manner.
  • A positive attitude that embraces and lives the Brooks values!

Compensation: The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $134,295 - $214,894 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  

Other:

Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!  

Benefits- including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.  

Paid Time Off- Brooks offers generous time off including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave. 

Bonus- in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.   

Perks- including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits. 

Location- You will spend 4 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.


At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law...

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