Human Research Technologist - Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health ADHD research group is seeking a Human Research Technologist (Professional or Intermediate Professional) to assist with several research studies focusing on the assessment and treatment of children and teenagers with ADHD and related mental health disorders. Studies will involve neurophysiological (EEG) and possibly other neuroimaging modalities. Responsibilities include overseeing daily duties across several studies; therefore, prior experience in clinical research is required. Primary duties include drafting and updating IRB submissions, scoring structured rating skills, completing structured interviews of youth, prepping and scoring ecological momentary analysis (EMA) surveys, EEG data collection and cleaning, assisting with grant administration, and assisting with manuscript preparation as well as training new hires and rotating students working in the lab. There may also be opportunities to assist with diagnostic assessments and behavioral treatments for children under the supervision of MD and PhD faculty. This is a 40-hour per week position (Monday-Friday), with some evening hours required. Work hours are primarily day shift but may intermittently require 1-2 evenings per week, until approximately 7:30 pm. Work location is the Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic at 22 Northeast Drive, Hershey PA.
Requirements
- Prior experience in clinical research is required
- Prior experience with database creation and management is required
- Familiarity with REDCAP and/or Qualtrics, SPSS or related programs
- Applicants must be comfortable working with children ages 6 and up
- Associate Degree
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
- Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Nice To Haves
- Experience in behavioral health research is preferred
- Relevant prior experience with EEG studies is desirable
- Programming experience with Presentation is also desired
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Training and interest in pediatric mental health
Responsibilities
- Overseeing daily duties across several studies
- Drafting and updating IRB submissions
- Scoring structured rating skills
- Completing structured interviews of youth
- Prepping and scoring ecological momentary analysis (EMA) surveys
- EEG data collection and cleaning
- Assisting with grant administration
- Assisting with manuscript preparation
- Training new hires and rotating students working in the lab
- Assisting with diagnostic assessments and behavioral treatments for children under the supervision of MD and PhD faculty
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
