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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Human Research Technologist in Urology executes research protocols for sponsored clinical trials and investigator‑initiated research. This role supports research operations, including participant recruitment, data collection in clinical settings, medical record review, regulatory submissions and document management, and overall study coordination. The position will serve as the primary coordinator for assigned clinical trials and support additional studies in a backup or support role as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment: Screen and recruit subjects for clinical trials; clearly describe study purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, and eligibility requirements; develop recruitment materials in collaboration with study teams
• Study visit management: Schedule and coordinate study visits; collect study‑related data; maintain research databases and study files; communicate with participants throughout the study lifecycle; ensure adherence to protocols
• Data management: Collect, enter, and maintain study data; support data quality control activities; contribute to the design and maintenance of data collection plans; report on study progress and findings to the research teams
• Regulatory submissions: Develop, review, and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, continuing reviews, amendments, and reportable events in coordination with investigators and regulatory offices
• Research development support: Work with study teams to draft new protocols, abstracts, and complete required forms for new research submissions; develop and design project materials including participant forms, questionnaires, reports, surveys, and other data collection instruments
• Study logistics: Monitor and manage study logistics, including inventory, equipment, scheduling, and limited budget tracking as assigned
• Collaboration and communication: Serve as liaison with Principal Investigators, physicians, study sponsors, study team members, and central research offices
• Scholarly contributions: Contribute to manuscripts, journal publications, abstracts, and scholarly presentations as appropriate

 

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