Penn State's Center for Healthy Aging is hiring a Human Research Technologist to play a key role in executing research protocols for clinical trials, studies, and projects. Your work will directly support the center’s mission through hands-on research coordination and data management.
What You’ll Do
- Execute research protocols in support of clinical research trials, studies, and projects.
- Design data collection instruments and implement data collection procedures.
- Perform data analysis and prepare reports and research publications.
- Recruit, inform, and schedule subjects/participants for studies and maintain related records.
- Oversee and monitor laboratory research procedures involving human subjects to ensure quality control.
- Coordinate and review laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure availability for studies.
- Document all data variables at all levels of analysis via Markdown and other systems (Excel, Word, PDF).
- Prepare regulatory materials for new projects, address feedback, and manage IRB closeout.
- Read literature and select instruments for comprehensive assessment batteries.
- Assist in preparing datasets, writing results for publication, and coordinating manuscript submission.
- Contribute to team meetings to evaluate writing project progress and future directions.
- Conduct routine check-ins with data collection teams to understand capacity, needs, and issues.
- Conduct routine check-ins against collected data to ensure high data quality.
What We’re Looking For
- An Associate Degree.
- No prior relevant work experience is required; previous relevant work experience is accepted in lieu of education.
Technical Stack
- Markdown
- Excel
- Word
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $38,300.00 - $55,500.00
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging.
