Neuroscience Research Technician – EEG & Cognition Studies

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brain & Behavior Lab at Penn State College of Medicine seeks a full-time Human Research Technologist to support federally funded studies on social functioning, cognition, and neurophysiology, starting Summer 2026.

You will recruit and screen participants, administer assessments, ensure IRB compliance, manage data, and assist with dissemination. Opportunities to contribute to additional departmental projects and to work on a NIMH-funded study on social reward in adolescents.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; no prior relevant work experience required.
• Preferred experience in psychology, mental health, or neuroscience.
• EEG/ERP data collection experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with neuroimaging tools like E-Prime desirable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and schedule research participants.
• Administer study assessments according to established protocols.
• Ensure adherence to IRB, regulatory, and study-specific procedures.
• Perform data entry, management, and quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain protocol integrity.
• Assist with preparation of manuscripts, posters, and other research dissemination materials.

Skills

Psychology interest

EEG/ERP data collection

Neuroimaging familiarity

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

E-Prime

Job description

The Brain & Behavior Lab at Penn State College of Medicine seeks a full-time Human Research Technologist to support federally funded studies on social functioning, cognition, and neurophysiology, starting Summer 2026.

You will recruit and screen participants, administer assessments, ensure IRB compliance, manage data, and assist with dissemination. Opportunities to contribute to additional departmental projects and to work on a NIMH-funded study on social reward in adolescents.