Speech-Language Research Technologist – Project Lead

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is seeking a Human Research Technologist to oversee an NIH-funded multi-disciplinary project on speech and language function in PALS. The role focuses on coordinating operations, timelines, and regulatory compliance on the University Park campus.

The successful candidate will supervise graduate and undergraduate researchers, manage IRB submissions, and liaise with the university’s IRB Office while ensuring robust data management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate the project.
• Track project progress and prepare progress reports.
• Coordinate communications across the research team.
• Recruit participants and schedule testing sessions.
• Prepare participants for sessions and provide necessary equipment.
• Perform clinical screening and administer tests.
• Develop, review and submit IRB documents.
• Facilitate data collection and management.
• Serve as liaison with IRB Office.
• Maintain internal procedures and quality control.
• Assist with reports to team, university and funders.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate research assistants.

Skills

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Organizational skills

Team work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

IRB familiarity

Job description

Penn State's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is seeking a Human Research Technologist to oversee an NIH-funded multi-disciplinary project on speech and language function in PALS. The role focuses on coordinating operations, timelines, and regulatory compliance on the University Park campus.

The successful candidate will supervise graduate and undergraduate researchers, manage IRB submissions, and liaise with the university’s IRB Office while ensuring robust data management and