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University of Utah

Lab Technician

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$19 - $21.63/hr

Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician Working Title ... A Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Bioengineering, or a closely related ...

University of Utah

Lab Technician

Campus, IL

$19 - $21.63/hr

Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician Working Title ... A Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Bioengineering, or a closely related ...

University of Utah

Lab Technician

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$19 - $21.63/hr

Announcement Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician ... A Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Bioengineering, or a closely related ...

University of Utah

Lab Technician

Campus, IL · On-site

$19 - $21.63/hr

Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician Working Title ... A Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Bioengineering, or a closely related ...

University of Utah

Lab Technician

Campus, IL · On-site

$19 - $21.63/hr

Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician Working Title ... A Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Bioengineering, or a closely related ...

Syensqo

Lab Technician

Mount Pleasant, TN · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Lab Technician * The principal function of this position is to provide accurate and timely analysis ... Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological) About us * Syensqo is a science company ...

Syensqo

Lab Technician

Mount Pleasant, TN

$65K - $70K/yr

Lab Technician * The principal function of this position is to provide accurate and timely analysis ... Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological) About us * Syensqo is a science company ...

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How much do psychology lab technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for psychology lab technician in the United States is $22.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a psychology lab technician?

Psychology Lab Technicians are professionals who support psychological research by preparing laboratory equipment, collecting and managing data, and assisting with experiments. They work closely with psychologists, researchers, and students to ensure that studies are conducted safely, efficiently, and ethically. Their duties may include setting up testing environments, maintaining lab equipment, managing participant schedules, and handling sensitive data. This role is essential for the smooth operation of research labs in universities, hospitals, and private research organizations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a psychology lab technician?

To thrive as a Psychology Lab Technician, you need a solid grounding in psychology or a related field, strong research methodology skills, and experience with data collection and analysis, typically supported by a bachelor's degree. Familiarity with lab equipment, statistical software such as SPSS or R, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols is often required. Attention to detail, organization, and effective communication skills help ensure accurate results and smooth collaboration with research teams. These competencies are crucial for producing reliable data, maintaining ethical standards, and supporting the success of psychological research projects.

What challenges do psychology lab technicians face when supporting research studies?

Psychology Lab Technicians often encounter challenges such as managing multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring the accurate calibration and maintenance of lab equipment, and adhering to strict ethical guidelines for handling sensitive participant data. They also need to adapt quickly to new research protocols and software, and effectively coordinate with both principal investigators and student researchers. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to overcome these challenges and ensure the smooth operation of the lab.
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Infographic showing various Psychology Lab Technician job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,864 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Lab Technician- Psychology Department

Lexington, VA • On-site

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Public Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Part-time

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Lab Technician- Psychology Department
Job no: 5104897
Work type: Wage (Hourly)
Location: Lexington, Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services, Faculty
Title: Lab Technician- Psychology Department
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location: Virginia Military Institute
Agency Website: www.vmi.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Psychology at Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for a part-time Laboratory Technician position. This position reports to the Department Head and provides support for multiple classes in the department to include lab classes, statistics courses, and research methods courses, among other responsibilities.
Job Duties:
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems
• Maintain laboratory supplies
• Assist in the development of policies, procedures, and/or methods for laboratory use and keeping the laboratory area organized and clean
• Assist in preparing for and conducting lab and research activities as needed - preparing sample charts, graphs, and reports from data, creating surveys, and conducting basic data analysis.
• Provide computing assistance as needed with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, and Outlook
• Train and/or demonstrate to students and/or other individuals a variety of lab procedures
• Attend lab, statistics, and research methods classes as needed
• Hold office hours to assist students with statistics and research related assignments and questions
• Perform other duties as assigned or required
Minimum Qualifications
• Ability to coordinate details of an experiment as well as anticipate and solve technical problems.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and initiative.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening).
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently on projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Associate's degree or equivalent formal training in Psychology or related field.
Additional Considerations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent formal training in Psychology or related field.
• Experience conducting research in social sciences.
• Ability to set-up and maintain a database, assist with data analysis using SPSS, data scoring and reduction, and familiarity with computer programming software such as Qualtrics, PEBL, e-prime, etc. or the ability to learn new software relevant to lab and research activities.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 540-464-7322
Email: hroffice@vmi.edu
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 12 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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