Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine

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

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Strong retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a Human Research Technologist for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at University Park.

The role focuses on coordinating an NIH-funded project examining speech and language function in ALS-related dysarthria, ensuring timely execution and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication and detail orientation are essential for coordinating complex multi-disciplinary tasks.
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with IRB processes and regulatory compliance is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the NIH-funded multi-disciplinary project and track progress with progress reports.
• Coordinate communications across the research team on project-related tasks.
• Recruit and schedule participants and prepare them for sessions.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Detail-oriented

Independent and collaborative

Strong time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 6+ years experience

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.

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.

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.

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.

Preferred 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

Review of candidates will begin immediately.

Background Checks/Clearances

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and 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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