Human Research Technologist - Psychiatry - Sleep Research

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Hershey, PA is seeking a Human Research Technologist for sleep research in Psychiatry. The role involves conducting overnight sleep studies, managing participant data, and collaborating with a research team. Ideal candidates will have a background in health sciences and experience in data management. Join us to contribute to groundbreaking research in sleep health.

Qualifications

• Accountable for overnight sleep research recordings.
• Perform PSGs and DXA Scans, collect biological samples.
• Assist with participant recruitment and data management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track research studies to ensure quality control.
• Maintain supplies for the sleep laboratory.
• Collaborate with project coordinators and clinical personnel.

Skills

Data Management

Collaboration

Quality Control

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Human Research Technologist - Psychiatry - Sleep Research

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a Sleep Research Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine in Psychiatry Research.

Accountable for all overnight sleep research recordings; monitor and track research studies to ensure quality control.

Perform PSGs and DXA Scans and participate in the collection of Actigraphy, Holter EKG Monitor and other research participant data.

Maintain supplies for sleep laboratory as well as recording equipment to ensure it is in working order at all times for research studies.

Collect and analyze biological samples (saliva, urine, blood). Knowledge of phlebotomy desired but not required. Training is available if needed.

Assist with sleep research participant recruitment if not conducting overnight sleep studies.

Also participate in aspects of sleep data management for assigned projects including: develop, implement, and review data collection forms; update and maintain databases; resolve problem data issues; track research participants, data collection forms, and other project materials; perform verification procedures.

Assist in the development of project specific sleep data management documentation.

Collaborate with project coordinators, statisticians, clinical investigators, clinical personnel, and other data management personnel to plan and implement sleep data management tasks for research projects.

Work Hours: primarily works 3rd shift, including some weekends, but requires some flexibility to cover 1st or 2nd shift when no overnight studies are scheduled.

This position typically requires an Associate’s degree or higher (Bachelor’s degree preferred) plus 2 years of related experience (5 years preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) strongly preferred. Will consider sleep studies training in candidates with suitable experience.

This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check
  
  

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$42,100.00 - $61,000.00

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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