Human Research Technologist - Medicine
About The Position
The Penn State College of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Medicine is seeking a Human Research Technologist. 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
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Recruit subjects for clinical trials; describe the study, procedures, risks, benefits, and eligibility requirements; create recruitment materials
- Schedule patient participation and data collection for studies; maintain subject/participant database; maintain communication with participants throughout project; provide participants with materials and tools needed to facilitate protocols
- Draft, develop, and review protocols, abstracts, and consent forms; assure the collection of subject data based on protocol; recommend protocol improvements or revisions
- Collect, enter, code, and analyze data; contribute to the design of data plan; present study findings to research teams
- Develop and design project materials including participant forms, questionnaires, reports, surveys, and data collection instruments
- Train research team in data recording functions and appropriate use of equipment
- Develop, review, and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents and modifications
- Monitor and manage project logistics including inventory, budget, and equipment
- Serve as liaison with Principal Investigator, physicians, and central research offices
- Author manuscripts, journal publications, abstracts, and scholarly articles
- May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management
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
