Human Research Technologist - Center Healthy Aging

Position: Human Research Technologist - Center for Healthy Aging
Location: University Park

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

* CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

* CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

* If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine executes research protocols in support of clinical research trials, studies, and projects; designs data collections instruments; implements data collection procedures, performs data analysis; prepares reports and research publications; recruits, informs, and schedules subjects/participants for studies; maintains subject/participant records; oversees and monitors laboratory research procedures and recordings involving human subjects to ensure quality control;

coordinates and reviews laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure availability for studies.

Responsibilities May Include:

* Documentation of all data variables at all levels of analysis (raw, scored) via Markdown and other systems (Excel, Word, PDF).

* Preparing regulatory materials for new projects; addressing regulatory feedback in conjunction with PIs; manage IRB closeout; read literature; select instruments for battery to cover a comprehensive set of topics.

* Assist in preparing datasets; writing results for publication; coordinate manuscript submission procedures; contribute to team meetings to evaluate progress of writing projects and future directions; integrating and accepting feedback from team members.

* Routine check-ins with data collection teams to understand capacity, needs, and issues.

* Routine check-ins against data collected to ensure high data quality.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Associate Degree
No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
Required

Certifications:

None

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, applicants must include a cover letter and resume with their application.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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

SALARY & BENEFITS

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

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review here.

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