Human Research Technologist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Center for Healthy Aging in the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State, University Park, PA, seeks a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative individual to join our team as a Human Research Technologist. This position will support several NIH-funded research projects and will be responsible for working with an interdisciplinary team of data scientists, faculty, staff, and administrators.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Process expense and travel reports.

• Manage participant compensation.

• Manage lab inventory and purchase requests.

• Coordinate recruitment, screening, and ongoing study-related calls.

• Organize and monitor data collection by printing and assembling study materials, coordinating shipments to study participants, and tracking participant data.

• Draft protocols, abstracts, and consent forms; complete and submit Institutional Review Board paperwork and modifications; enter and analyze data supporting scientific papers; develop and analyze research materials.

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. 

Education and Experience:

This position will be filled at Level 1 or 2 depending upon the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires an Associate Degree or higher, a Bachelor’s Degree preferred, plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a Level 1. Additional education and/or experience are required for higher-level positions.

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Familiarity with Microsoft Office, SAP Concur, and SIMBA is preferred but not required.

Additional Information:

This is a limited-term staff position, funded for one year from the date of hire, with an excellent possibility for renewal.

This position will require the successful completion of standard background checks. 
Benefit Information:

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees on the first date of hire, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and tuition discounts in addition to generous vacation time (18 days per year; accrued every month), sick time (12 days a year; accrued monthly) and paid holidays (14 per calendar year). Please visit  https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

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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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