Neuro-Speech Research Coordinator

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine position at University Park to coordinate an NIH-funded multi-disciplinary project on speech and language function in individuals with dysarthria due to ALS. The role emphasizes smooth operations, timelines, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will oversee IRB documentation, coordinate team communications, supervise graduate and undergraduate researchers, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written communication, detail-oriented, able to work independently and in a collaborative team, and strong organizational/time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate regulatory compliance and IRB processes.

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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

6+ years of relevant experience

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine position at University Park to coordinate an NIH-funded multi-disciplinary project on speech and language function in individuals with dysarthria due to ALS. The role emphasizes smooth operations, timelines, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will oversee IRB documentation, coordinate team communications, supervise graduate and undergraduate researchers, and ensure