Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine

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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.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD),
College of Health and Human Development (HHD), at The Pennsylvania State University , invites applications for a Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine position at the University Park campus.

The position will coordinate an NIH-funded multi-disciplinary project focusing on speech and language function in persons with dysarthria secondary to ALS (PALS). The final candidate will ensure smooth operations, adherence to timelines, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Organize and coordinate the project; track project progress and prepare progress reports
• Coordinate communications across the research team regarding project-related tasks
• Coordinating recruitment and scheduling of participants
• Prepare participants for sessions and provide necessary equipment to facilitate testing
• Perform clinical screening of eligible participants and administer clinical tests as part of the study protocol
• Develop, review, and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents
• Facilitate data collection and management
• Serve as liaison with the University’s Institutional Review Board Office
• Maintain internal procedures and quality control
• Assist with team, University, and funding agency project reports
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate research assistants

The successful candidate should have excellent written communication skills, be detail-oriented, be able to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative team, and have excellent organizational and time management skills.

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Considerable Research Experience (e.g., completed doctoral dissertation in a related field) that includes working on research projects, data organization and analyses, and familiarity with IRB processes and regulatory compliance.

Bachelor’s Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:

None

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and 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 $54,060.00 - $78,444.00.

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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.

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