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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Neurology, in Hershey, PA is seeking a Human Research Technologist to organize lab materials, interact with study participants, ensure lab compliance, safety and confidentiality, and manage project finances. Organize and monitor data accuracy and train others to collect, enter, score, and interpret data. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Recruit and schedule subjects/participants for lab visits 

• Maintain subject/participant database 

• Organize lab materials, conduct data collection, monitor incoming data for accuracy 

• Troubleshoot for technical problems and maintain the integrity of the project protocol 

• Monitor the safety and confidentiality of the project and its subjects/participants 

• Assist the Principal Investigator with Institutional Review Board amendments, continuations, and renewals 

• Ensure all lab personnel have appropriate training for work with human subjects 

• Manage project finances including purchases of supplies and lab materials; reconcile receipts and purchases; submit subject/participant payment forms and travel reimbursement 

• Train others to collect, enter, score and interpret data 

• Prepare reports summarizing data gatherings; meet with appropriate individuals to discuss data and insure consistent interpretation or results 

• May supervise undergraduate research assistants, medical students, and/or part-time staff 

This position typically requires an Associate’s degree or higher (Bachelor’s degree preferred) plus 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position: 

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check 

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History- 

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check  

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