Human Research Technologist - Psychiatry

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is hiring a Human Research Technologist for a new research study, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, examining mental health problems in youth. This position will work with Dr. Dara Babinski to supervise a team of research technologists in order to successfully meet study goals (https://sites.psu.edu/abcresearchprogram ). Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required for this position. Opportunities for career development are available and encouraged.

Duties include:

• Overseeing regulatory compliance issues such as tracking and recording protocol-specific certifications and procedure certification such as Human Subject Protection and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Institutional Review Board approvals.
• Hiring, training, and supervising support staff; assigning work and evaluating staff performance
• Leading participant recruitment and retention efforts
• Scheduling and coordinating study visits and training sessions 
• Performing data collection and management, ensuring compliance with data integrity standards
• Assisting in writing reports and scientific papers for publication and academic presentations
• Tracking study progress and trouble-shooting problems that may arise.

 

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience

6+ years of relevant experience

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 salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$51,000.00 - $74,000.00

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