Neuroscience Research Technologist - EEG/ERP Focus

Penn State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University’s Brain & Behavior Lab in Hershey, PA is seeking a full-time Human Research Technologist to support NIH/NIMH studies on social reward, cognition, and neurophysiology across the lifespan. Start Summer 2026 with opportunities to contribute to multiple projects.

Responsibilities include recruiting participants, administering assessments, data entry and QA, troubleshooting, and supporting manuscripts and posters. EEG/ERP experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and schedule research participants.
• Administer study assessments per established protocols.
• Ensure adherence to IRB, regulatory, and study procedures.
• Perform data entry, management, and quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain protocol integrity.
• Assist with manuscript, poster, and other research materials.

Skills

Psychology/Neuroscience interest

EEG/ERP familiarity

Data entry & QA

E-Prime familiarity

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Penn State University’s Brain & Behavior Lab in Hershey, PA is seeking a full-time Human Research Technologist to support NIH/NIMH studies on social reward, cognition, and neurophysiology across the lifespan. Start Summer 2026 with opportunities to contribute to multiple projects.

Responsibilities include recruiting participants, administering assessments, data entry and QA, troubleshooting, and supporting manuscripts and posters. EEG/ERP experience is preferred but not required.