Human Research Technologist - Medicine

About the role

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Humanities, in Hershey, PA is seeking a full-time Human Research Technologist to work on research activities within the Van Scoy Communication Lab. This position will support research programs related to medical decision making, communication quality analysis and mixed methods research occurring in a variety of settings that include rural, urban, underserved communities and ICU/hospital/healthcare settings. This is an in-person, full-time position for 40 hours per week that we are looking to fill as soon as possible. This is a limited term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with the possibility of re‑funding.

Responsibilities

• Data entry into study databases (REDCap) (training provided)
• Preparing research materials and project materials for participant use
• Travel by air, car or train to research events for data collection
• Shipping and tracking project materials to event sites
• Tracking participant stipends and maintaining administrative project databases
• Conducting interviews and focus groups via phone, in‑person or via Zoom (training provided)
• Qualitative data analysis (training provided)
• Attending lab meetings as requested
• Scheduling and organizing in‑person and videoconference meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Applicants should have prior experience with administrative duties; effective communication skills; familiarity with standard research practices; a strong work ethic; and the ability to work well independently and in a group. Prior experience conducting interviews and coding qualitative data is desirable, as is experience working in community settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Associate Degree
• Minimum Experience: No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
• Required Clearances: Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal Background Check.
• Required Certifications: None

Pay

The salary range for this position is $40,608.00 – $58,836.00.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; robust retirement plans; substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time); and a generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Schedule

This is an in‑person, full‑time position scheduled for 40 hours per week.