Human Research Technologist — ALS Speech Study

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at University Park invites applications for a Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine to coordinate an NIH-funded project focusing on speech and language function in persons with dysarthria due to ALS (PALS). The final candidate will ensure smooth operations, adherence to timelines, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires excellent written communication, detail orientation, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with NIH-funded projects and IRB processes.
• CCC-SLP certification preferred; strong written communication.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate the project; track progress and prepare progress reports.
• Coordinate communications across the research team regarding project-related tasks.
• Recruit and schedule participants.
• Prepare participants for sessions and provide equipment for testing.
• Perform clinical screening and administer tests as part of the study protocol.
• Develop, review, and submit IRB documents.
• Facilitate data collection and management.
• Serve as liaison with the University’s IRB Office.
• Maintain internal procedures and quality control.
• Assist with team, university, and funding agency reports.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate research assistants.

Skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at University Park invites applications for a Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine to coordinate an NIH-funded project focusing on speech and language function in persons with dysarthria due to ALS (PALS). The final candidate will ensure smooth operations, adherence to timelines, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires excellent written communication, detail orientation, and the ability to