Pediatric Research Technologist: Data, Protocols, Recruitment

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

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a Human Research Technologist in the Department of Nutritional Sciences to oversee a federally funded pediatric obesity prevention study. You will lead protocol development, participant recruitment, and daily study operations.

The role involves coordinating with staff, faculty, and graduate students, developing SOPs, and training team members to ensure adherence to study protocols. A 1-year funding term with potential continuation based on funding.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting human research studies in nutrition or related fields.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop SOPs for a federally funded longitudinal pediatric study.
• Create data collection forms and RedCap protocols.
• Collaborate with staff, faculty, and graduate students to recruit participants and manage data collection.
• Assign data processing and lab testing tasks to undergraduate researchers.
• Support recruitment activities and engage community stakeholders.
• Provide training to research assistants on study protocol and procedures.
• Coordinate with staff to purchase materials and manage expenses.

Skills

Human research experience

Experience with children and families

Organizational skills

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Penn State University seeks a Human Research Technologist in the Department of Nutritional Sciences to oversee a federally funded pediatric obesity prevention study. You will lead protocol development, participant recruitment, and daily study operations.

The role involves coordinating with staff, faculty, and graduate students, developing SOPs, and training team members to ensure adherence to study protocols. A 1-year funding term with potential continuation based on funding.