Human Research Technologist - Cancer Institute

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a Human Research Technologist. This entry-level role supports clinical research protocols with supervision from CRCs and nurses, focusing on straightforward studies while contributing to data collection and documentation.

The position involves patient recruitment/consenting, biospecimen handling, data management, and inter-team coordination. A Bachelor's degree with relevant experience is required, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit/consent/assess/follow patients and coordinate their participation in studies.
• Obtain biospecimen samples and create/maintain study records and data.
• Collect and transmit data; troubleshoot minor-to-moderate protocol issues under supervision.
• Coordinate workflow, prepare reports/slides, and communicate action items to stakeholders.
• Work with biospecimens, including procurement, basic lab techniques, and data recording.
• Maintain documentation for investigators, sponsors, CTO office, and monitors/auditors.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Cancer Institute at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a Human Research Technologist.

This position executes clinical research protocols; tasks may include (but are not limited to) recruiting/consenting/assessing/following patients, obtaining biospecimen samples, creating/maintaining records, collecting/transmitting data, troubleshooting minor-to-moderate protocol/compliance issues, meeting and regularly informing PI including writing reports and ppt presentations. This is an entry level position and this person will focus on straightforward studies with supervision from higher level CRC's and research nurses.

• Managing documentation and data collection needs for the investigator(s), sponsor(s), CTO office, and other stakeholders, both on campus (e.g. internal monitors/auditors) and off campus (e.g. FDA). Compared to HRT-intermediate professional, the HRT-advanced professional will take the lead on more complex, higher risk protocols.
• Work on a clinical trial research project portfolio by screening, recruiting and assessing subjects for clinical trials, managing the patient's schedule of activities, recording and communicating this and other information. Works closely with research nurse and CRC(s) on these procedures.
• Work with biospecimens from study patients, including procurement, basic lab techniques (e.g. centrifuging), transmission to/from laboratories, preparation for transmission of specimens to appropriate location(s), recording and maintaining data related to specimens.
• Coordinate workflow within study team and with sponsors and investigators to ensure proper management of trial activity. Coordination of meetings including preparation of reports/slides for meetings. Compile information from meetings, particularly action items, and communicate them to stakeholders.
• Documentation of study specific workload/activities and compile study records for proper, compliant invoicing.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $49,188.00 - $71,340.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees designed to support both personal and professional well‑being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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