Human Research Technologist - Family and Community Medicine

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, in Hershey, PA is seeking Human Research Technologist. 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.

• Recruit subjects for clinical trials; describe the study, procedures, risks, benefits, and eligibility requirements; create recruitment materials
• Schedule patient participation and data collection for studies; maintain subject/participant database; maintain communication with participants throughout project; provide participants with materials and tools needed to facilitate protocols
• Draft, develop, and review protocols, abstracts, and consent forms; assure the collection of subject data based on protocol; recommend protocol improvements or revisions
• Collect, enter, code, and analyze data; contribute to the design of data plan; present study findings to research teams
• Develop and design project materials including participant forms, questionnaires, reports, surveys, and data collection instruments
• Train research team in data recording functions and appropriate use of equipment
• Develop, review, and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents and modifications
• Monitor and manage project logistics including inventory, budget, and equipment
• Serve as liaison with Principal Investigator, physicians, and central research offices
• Author manuscripts, journal publications, abstracts, and scholarly articles
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management.

Minimum Education

Associate's degree

Minimum Experience

No prior relevant work experience required.

Equivalency

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding. 

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:  

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check  
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check   

 
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.  

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$38,300.00 - $55,500.00

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

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