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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) , College of Health and Human Development (HHD), at The Pennsylvania State University , invites applications for a Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine position at the University Park campus.
The position will coordinate an NIH-funded multi-disciplinary project focusing on speech and language function in persons with dysarthria secondary to ALS (PALS). The final candidate will ensure smooth operations, adherence to timelines, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Organize and coordinate the project; track project progress and prepare progress reports
Coordinate communications across the research team regarding project-related tasks
Coordinating recruitment and scheduling of participants
Prepare participants for sessions and provide necessary equipment to facilitate testing
Perform clinical screening of eligible participants and administer clinical tests as part of the study protocol
Develop, review, and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents
Facilitate data collection and management
Serve as liaison with the University’s Institutional Review Board Office
Maintain internal procedures and quality control
Assist with team, University, and funding agency project reports
Supervise graduate and undergraduate research assistants
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate should have excellent written communication skills, be detail-oriented, be able to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative team, and have excellent organizational and time management skills.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Considerable Research Experience (e.g., completed doctoral dissertation in a related field) that includes working on research projects, data organization and analyses, and familiarity with IRB processes and regulatory compliance.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree
6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For full consideration, applicants should include a cover letter and resume, including a summary of relevant skills and experience, with their application.
Review of candidates will begin immediately.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $54,060.00 - $78,444.00.
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