Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine
About The Position
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. This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
Requirements
- Excellent written communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Able to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative team
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years of relevant experience
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
