Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is seeking a Human Research Technologist to oversee an NIH-funded multi-disciplinary project on speech and language function in PALS. The role focuses on coordinating operations, timelines, and regulatory compliance on the University Park campus.

The successful candidate will supervise graduate and undergraduate researchers, manage IRB submissions, and liaise with the university’s IRB Office while ensuring robust data management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate the project.
• Track project progress and prepare progress reports.
• Coordinate communications across the research team.
• Recruit participants and schedule testing sessions.
• Prepare participants for sessions and provide necessary equipment.
• Perform clinical screening and administer tests.
• Develop, review and submit IRB documents.
• Facilitate data collection and management.
• Serve as liaison with IRB Office.
• Maintain internal procedures and quality control.
• Assist with reports to team, university and funders.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate research assistants.

Skills

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Organizational skills

Team work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

IRB familiarity

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), College of Health and Human Development (HHD), at The Pennsylvania State University, invites applications for a Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine position at the University Park campus. The position will coordinate an NIH-funded multi-disciplinary project focusing on speech and language function in persons with dysarthria secondary to ALS (PALS). The final candidate will ensure smooth operations, adherence to timelines, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and coordinate the project
• Track project progress and prepare progress reports
• Coordinate communications across the research team regarding project-related tasks
• Coordinating recruitment and scheduling of participants
• Prepare participants for sessions and provide necessary equipment to facilitate testing
• Perform clinical screening of eligible participants and administer clinical tests as part of the study protocol
• Develop, review, and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents
• Facilitate data collection and management
• Serve as liaison with the University's Institutional Review Board Office
• Maintain internal procedures and quality control
• Assist with team, University, and funding agency project reports
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate research assistants

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should have excellent written communication skills, be detail-oriented, be able to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative team, and have excellent organizational and time management skills.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Considerable Research Experience (e.g., completed doctoral dissertation in a related field) that includes working on research projects, data organization and analyses, and familiarity with IRB processes and regulatory compliance.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

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

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

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 $54,060.00 - $78,444.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

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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