Human Research Technologist - Cognition, Affect, and Temperament Laboratory

## Human Research Technologist - Cognition, Affect, and Temperament Laboratory Apply locations:
Penn State University Parktime type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
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** 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 Cognition, Affect, and Temperament Laboratory, headed by Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar at Penn State, is seeking a
** Human Research Technologist
** to work on the longitudinal, multi-year NIDA-funded HEALthy Brain and Child Development study.

This study focuses on pregnant people and their children in the areas of neurodevelopment, behavior, learning, environmental factors, substance exposure, and cognitive functioning.

The majority of the
** Human Research Technologist’s
** time will be spent working directly with participants and their families through phone calls, email exchanges, and/or face-to-face interactions.#
** Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*** Recruitment of participants
* Coordination of visit scheduling and consent form completion
* Collect and process data from participants
* Prepare and process materials needed for each research visit
* Attend lab meetings, team meetings, and trainings
* Serve on designated committees within the study when appropriate

Data collection will focus on behavioral assessments of infant and early childhood development, as well as electroencephalograms (EEG) with infants and young children. Other data collection components include biological sample collection and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
** Important Note**:
The
** Human Research Technologist
** will be required to perform weekend and evening work as needed to complete the study’s goals.

This work will take advantage of the University’s broad resources, including the Child Study Center and the SLEIC Center. This is a two-site study in collaboration with Dr. Aleksandra Zgierska at Penn State’s College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. As such, study personnel will have cross-site, virtual training opportunities.#
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* Qualifications:

*** Good interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others
* Willingness to learn and develop computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and other programs)
Professional experience working with infants and/or children is highly desirable.
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** If filled as Human Research Technologist
- Social Sciences
- Intermediate Professional, this position requires:

Associate Degree2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:

None If filled as Human Research Technologist
- Social Sciences
- Professional, this position requires:

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

Required

Certifications:

None###  #
** Important Application Instructions:
** Applicants must upload a cover letter of interest, highlighting relevant skills, and a CV/resume.#
** Additional Information:
** Questions may be addressed to the leaders of the study, Megan Zinobile at muz
144 or Dr. Pérez-Edgar  College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the…