Human Research Technologist

This position is funded for 1 year; continuation past 1 year will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

About The Role

Dr. Kristina Petersen’s lab in the Department of Nutritional Sciences is seeking a Human Research Technologist to support externally funded clinical trials investigating dietary interventions and risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.

• Coordinating participant recruitment
• Conducting telephone and clinic-based screenings
• Coordinating data collection visits
• Scheduling participant visits
• Managing participant flow throughout the trials
• Completing research-related administrative tasks

Location

Due to the nature of the role, this position works primarily onsite at the University Park campus in State College, PA. To accommodate participant scheduling, standard work hours are Monday - Friday 6:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Qualifications

• Prior experience conducting human subjects research (required)
• Prior experience with clinical trial coordination (highly desired)
• Reliability and a proactive approach to assigned responsibilities
• Strong task-management and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a research team

Training will be provided for the specific tasks this position requires.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

If filled as Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine - Professional, this position requires:

• Associate Degree
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
• Required Certifications: None

If filled as Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:

• Associate Degree
• 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications: None

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $40,608.00 - $64,668.00.

Benefits

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.