Human Research Technologist, Sleep - Psychiatry Research

Penn State University•Tallahassee, FL

6d•$42,100 - $61,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, in Hershey, PA is seeking a candidate for a Full-Time Human Research Technologist (Sleep) to explain study aspects and procedures, maintain lab equipment, apply electrodes and monitor overnight sleep studies. As a sleep technician, the position will be accountable for all overnight sleep research recordings (including consecutive night studies) for clinical trials in human subjects; monitor and track research study files to ensure quality control of data collected. 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

Associate Degree
2+ years of relevant experience
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) strongly preferred
Prior training in sleep studies who have suitable work experience

Responsibilities

Accountable for all overnight sleep research recordings
Monitor and track research studies to ensure quality control
Perform PSGs and participate in the collection of Actigraphy, and other research participant data
Maintain supplies for sleep laboratory as well as recording equipment to ensure it is in working order at all times for research studies
Collect and analyze biological samples (saliva, urine)
Update and maintain databases
Resolve problem data issues
Track data collection forms, and other project materials
Perform verification procedures
Collaborate with project coordinators, clinical investigators, clinical personnel, and other data management personnel to plan and implement sleep data management tasks for research projects