Human Research Technologist, Sleep - Psychiatry Research
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. Work hours: 3rd shift, including some weekends. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 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) Participate in aspects of sleep data management for assigned projects including: 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.
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
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time)
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
