Human Research Technologist - Family and Community Medicine

About the role

The Department of Family and Community Medicine Research Division at Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a full-time human research technologist (HRT).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment and retention of participants in family and community medicine research to examine and reduce health disparities across vulnerable and underserved urban and rural populations.
• Support a National Institutes of Health research study, the Healthy Brain and Child Development Study, under the direction of Dr. Aleksandra Zgierska (PI).
• Support timely and informed research including MRI and EEG testing, behavioral assessments, biospecimen collection and processing, and social-emotional development from newborn through early childhood.
• Conduct informed consent and collect quality data in a culturally respectful manner.
• Engage with research participants and team members across diverse backgrounds, skills, and education in support of research activities including participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, scheduling, data entry, and biospecimen collection.
• Be detail-oriented, produce high-quality work, communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills, and participate in and support team decisions and responsibilities.
• Some local/regional travel may be required.
• Ability to be near MRI scanner is required.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Associate Degree

No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.

Qualifications

Required Certifications: None

Skills

Detail-oriented, communication skills, ability to work with diverse groups, ability to conduct research activities, ability to handle sensitive information, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to manage time effectively, ability to work with MRI equipment.

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.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $40,608.00 - $58,836.00.

Schedule

This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.