Human Research Technologist, Sleep - Psychiatry Research

JOB OVERVIEW

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, in Hershey, PA is seeking a candidate for a Full‑Time Human Research Technologist (Sleep) to explain study aspects and procedures, maintain lab equipment, apply electrodes and monitor overnight sleep studies.

As a sleep technician, the position will be accountable for all overnight sleep research recordings (including consecutive night studies) for clinical trials in human subjects; monitor and track research study files to ensure quality control of data collected.

Work hours:

3rd shift, including some weekends.

• Accountable for all overnight sleep research recordings; monitor and track research studies to ensure quality control.
• Perform PSGs and participate in the collection of Actigraphy, and other research participant data.
• Maintain supplies for sleep laboratory as well as recording equipment to ensure it is in working order at all times for research studies.
• Collect and analyze biological samples (saliva, urine).
• Participate in aspects of sleep data management for assigned projects including: update and maintain databases; resolve problem data issues; track data collection forms, and other project materials; perform verification procedures.
• Collaborate with project coordinators, clinical investigators, clinical personnel, and other data management personnel to plan and implement sleep data management tasks for research projects.

• Associate Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None.
• Qualifications:
  
  Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) strongly preferred. Will consider candidates with prior training in sleep studies who have suitable work experience.

This position requires PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Penn State does not sponsor visa.

The salary range for this position is $42,100.00 - $61,000.00. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick time), and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact .