Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine

at  Penn State University

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD ) , College of Health and Human Development (HHD), at The Pennsylvania State University , invites applications for a Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine position at the University Park campus.
The position will coordinate an NIH-funded multi-disciplinary project focusing on speech and language function in persons with dysarthria secondary to ALS (PALS). The final candidate will ensure smooth operations, adherence to timelines, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree, a Master’s Degree is preferred, plus three years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with LabVanced, R, and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should have excellent written communication skills, be detail-oriented, be able to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative team, and have excellent organizational and time management skills.
Application Instructions :
For full consideration, applicants should include a cover letter and resume, including a summary of relevant skills and experience, with their application.
Review of candidates will begin immediately.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

• Organize and coordinate the project; track project progress and prepare progress reports
• Coordinate communications across the research team regarding project-related tasks
• Coordinating recruitment and scheduling of participants
• Prepare participants for sessions and provide necessary equipment to facilitate testing
• Perform clinical screening of eligible participants and administer clinical tests as part of the study protocol
• Develop, review, and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents
• Facilitate data collection and management
• Serve as liaison with the University’s Institutional Review Board Office
• Maintain internal procedures and quality control
• Assist with team, University, and funding agency project reports
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate research assistants