[Hiring] Human Research Technologist @Penn State University

Role Description

The Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine executes research protocols in support of clinical research trials, studies, and projects. Responsibilities may include:

• Designing data collection instruments and implementing data collection procedures.
• Performing data analysis and preparing reports and research publications.
• Recruiting, informing, and scheduling subjects/participants for studies.
• Maintaining subject/participant records.
• Overseeing and monitoring laboratory research procedures and recordings involving human subjects to ensure quality control.
• Coordinating and reviewing laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure availability for studies.
• Documentation of all data variables at all levels of analysis (raw, scored) via Markdown and other systems (Excel, Word, PDF).
• Preparing regulatory materials for new projects; addressing regulatory feedback in conjunction with PIs; managing IRB closeout; reading literature; selecting instruments for battery to cover a comprehensive set of topics.
• Assisting in preparing datasets; writing results for publication; coordinating manuscript submission procedures; contributing to team meetings to evaluate progress of writing projects and future directions; integrating and accepting feedback from team members.
• Routine check-ins with data collection teams to understand capacity, needs, and issues.
• Routine check-ins against data collected to ensure high data quality.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree.
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.

Requirements

• None required certifications.
• Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Salary range: $40,608.00 - $58,836.00.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Generous 75% tuition discount available to employees and eligible spouses and children.