Human Research Technologist - Family and Community Medicine

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This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

The Department of Family and Community Medicine Research Division at Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a full-time human research technologist (HRT)/research assistant. The HRT will assist with the recruitment and retention of participants in family and community medicine research to examine and reduce health disparities across vulnerable and underserved urban and rural populations. The study is part of a National Institutes of Health funded project, the Healthy Brain and Child Development Study, under the direction of Dr.

Aleksandra Zgierska (PI). The role will support timely and informed research including MRI and EEG testing, behavioral assessments, biospecimen collection and processing, and social-emotional development assessments from newborn through early childhood. The candidate will be responsible for conducting informed consent and collecting quality data in a culturally respectful manner. The HRT will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to engage with research participants and team members across diverse backgrounds, skills, and education in support of research activities including participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, scheduling, data entry, and biospecimen collection.

Some local/regional travel may be required. Ability to be near the MRI scanner is required.

• Associate Degree.
• No prior relevant work experience required; prior relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None.

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form.
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $38,300.00 - $55,500.00.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; a robust retirement plan; substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time; and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees, their eligible spouses, and children.

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