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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.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is hiring a Human Research Technologist, Intermediate Professional for a new 5 year research study, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, examining how to reduce aggression and irritability in youth. The human research technologist will work with Dr. James Waxmonsky alongside a team of research technologists in order to successfully meet study goals (https://sites.psu.edu/abcresearchprogram).
The hire will serve as the study coordinator and oversee staff onboarding, training and assist with staff development. They will assist Dr. Waxmonsky will all study roles and be actively involved with participant recruitment, screening and enrollment (including completion of semi structured diagnostic interviews), updating regulatory documents, coordinating study efforts across team members, collection of EMA survey and neurophysiology data. They will assist with data analysis, IRB and sponsor reports and publication of study manuscripts. Past research experience in behavioral health is required and some experience working with youth in clinical or research settings are preferred. Experience with EEG/ERP data collection as well programming basic cognitive tasks and developing surveys in REDCAP is preferred but not required as these skills can be acquired as part of training. This is a 40-hour per week position (Monday-Friday), with some evening hours required. Work location is the Penn State Health Medical Group Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic, 22 Northeast Drive, Hershey PA.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Associate Degree
2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
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 $42,100.00 - $61,000.00.
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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