The Department of Family and Community Medicine Research Division at Penn State College of Medicine seeks a Human Research Technologist to support critical research focused on reducing health disparities. This role assists with a National Institutes of Health study on early brain and child development, involving data collection from the newborn period through early childhood, under the direction of Principal Investigator Dr. Aleksandra Zgierska.
What You'll Do
- Assist with recruitment and retention of participants for research examining health disparities across vulnerable urban and rural populations.
- Support the Healthy Brain and Child Development Study, involving tasks such as MRI and EEG testing, behavioral assessments, biospecimen collection and processing, and tracking social-emotional development.
- Conduct informed consent and collect quality data in a culturally respectful manner.
- Engage in research activities including participant screening, scheduling, data entry, and biospecimen collection.
- Communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
- Participate in and support team decisions and responsibilities.
- Perform some local or regional travel as required.
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.
- Ability to be near an MRI scanner.
Team & Environment
This role is within the Department of Family and Community Medicine Research Division at Penn State College of Medicine, supporting a study under the director of Dr. Aleksandra Zgierska (PI).
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range of $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.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. 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.
