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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Kinesiology Department at The Pennsylvania State University seeks to hire a part-time research technician who will perform research procedures including sonography for clinical studies in Kinesiology. Sonography experience is required.

Candidates must have experience with sonography, and vascular sonography experience is preferred. In addition, human subject research experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be attentive to detail, be able to meticulously follow research procedures and have excellent communication and organizational skills.

The candidate will be responsible for performing brachial or popliteal artery sonography on participants in a study funded by American Heart Association. Other tasks the person in this position may perform include, but are not limited to: recruiting study volunteers, administering telephone screening questionnaires, consenting participants, scheduling research visits, communicating with participants and study personnel, conducting assessments of cardiovascular health, sample processing, and compiling datasets of study results. The applicant should be comfortable working in a team and keeping track of details. This position will require the applicant to develop a comprehensive understanding of clinical research studies, both at the scientific and procedural level. Additional expectations include participation in lab meetings and training activities as indicated. The successful candidate will have flexible availability that includes early mornings (6:30am) to accommodate research participant availability.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest that describes prior sonography experience and other research, administrative, and/or customer services experience along with a resume or CV, and the names of three references who may be contacted for letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed immediately for a start date in mid-May.

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