Human Research Technologist - Center for Healthy Aging

Penn State University • University Park, PA

124d • $38,300 - $55,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine executes research protocols in support of clinical research trials, studies, and projects; designs data collections instruments; implements data collection procedures, performs data analysis; prepares reports and research publications; recruits, informs, and schedules subjects/participants for studies; maintains subject/participant records; oversees and monitors laboratory research procedures and recordings involving human subjects to ensure quality control; coordinates and reviews laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure availability for studies.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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; manage IRB closeout; read literature; select instruments for battery to cover a comprehensive set of topics.
• Assist in preparing datasets; writing results for publication; coordinate manuscript submission procedures; contribute 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree