Human Research Technologist - Cancer Institute

Penn State University•Tallahassee, FL

16h•$49,188 - $71,340

About The Position

The Cancer Institute at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is seeking an entry-level Human Research Technologist to execute clinical research protocols. The role focuses on straightforward studies and works under the supervision of higher-level clinical research coordinators and research nurses. The position is funded for one year; continuation beyond that period depends on university need, performance, and/or funding availability. The technologist supports clinical trial activities, including participant screening, recruitment, consent, assessment, follow-up, and schedule management. The role also involves obtaining and handling patient biospecimens, maintaining study records and documentation, collecting and transmitting data, addressing minor-to-moderate protocol or compliance issues, and keeping investigators informed through reports and presentations. The technologist coordinates with study teams, sponsors, investigators, the Clinical Trials Office, and other stakeholders, and documents study activities to support compliant invoicing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Authorization to work in the United States; Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of staff employment visas.
Successful completion of required background check(s).

Responsibilities

Execute clinical research protocols, focusing on straightforward studies under the supervision of higher-level clinical research coordinators and research nurses.
Manage study documentation and data collection needs for investigators, sponsors, the Clinical Trials Office, and other stakeholders, including internal monitors or auditors and off-campus entities such as the FDA.
Screen, recruit, consent, assess, and follow clinical trial participants; manage patient schedules and record and communicate relevant information.
Work with research nurses and clinical research coordinators on clinical trial procedures.
Procure and handle study-patient biospecimens; perform basic laboratory techniques such as centrifuging; coordinate specimen transmission; and maintain specimen-related records and data.
Coordinate workflow within study teams and with sponsors and investigators to support trial activities.
Coordinate meetings, prepare reports and presentation slides, compile meeting information and action items, and communicate them to stakeholders.
Troubleshoot minor-to-moderate protocol and compliance issues.
Regularly inform the principal investigator, including by writing reports and preparing presentations.
Document study workload and activities and compile study records to support compliant invoicing.