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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Human Research Technologist - Family and Community Medicine. The role involves supporting the Family and Community Medicine Residency research program by preparing IRB materials, recruiting and enrolling study participants, managing data using REDCap, conducting interviews, performing literature reviews, and assisting with scholarly activity and manuscript preparation.

Highlights

Support research projects within the Family and Community Medicine Residency program.
Prepare institutional review board (IRB) materials and study closeout procedures.
Recruit and enroll study participants and manage study payments via Greenphire.
Assist with conducting and coding interviews, literature reviews, and data collection for quantitative and qualitative studies.
Develop and maintain REDCap databases for data management.
Collaborate with faculty, residents, and research divisions; attend monthly meetings with Penn State Health, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and University Park.
Assist with implementation of resident and faculty scholarly activity curriculum.
Preferred skills include familiarity with Microsoft Office, descriptive statistics, and Spanish language proficiency.
Requires an Associate Degree; no required certifications; experience may substitute education.
Salary range: $40,608 - $64,668 with competitive benefits including 75% tuition discount for employees and their families.
Background checks required: PA State Police Criminal, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.

Human Research Technologist - Family and Community Medicine Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

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 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Family and Community Medicine (FCM) Residency at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is looking for a Human Research Technologist to support the residency program. The position will also assist FCM faculty with their research by providing the following tasks:

Preparing study IRB materials
Study participant recruitment and enrollment
Study payment via Greenphire
Assisting with conducting and coding interviews
Literature reviews
Data collection for quantitative and qualitative study protocols
Data management - Development and maintenance of REDCap databases
Study closeout procedures
Manuscript writing/preparation, as appropriate.
Abstract/poster submission drafting
Attend monthly Collaboration meetings with Penn State Health, St. Joseph's Hospital and University Park
Assisting with implementation of resident and faculty scholarly activity curriculum
Integration and collaboration with all three Family and Community Medicine Residency Programs and the FCM Research Division to foster research projects and development.

Candidates should be able to work independently and have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment, and the ability to contribute to the research missions. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of programs, descriptive statistics, and Spanish speaking are preferred. This is not a remote position and located at St. Joseph Medical Center.

To apply, candidates should upload a cover letter with a summary of relevant skills, statement of research interests and goals, current curriculum vitae, and contact information (name, position title, institution, e-mail address) for at least two professional references. The successful candidate must pass a background check. The expected start date for this position is in the 2026/2027 academic year. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is closed. Women and individuals from underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

The FCM Research Division has a dynamic team of researchers involved in diverse, collaborative, primary care-based research, including cancer prevention and survivorship, healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, mental health, pain, substance use, health disparities, and more.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSIf filled as Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine - Professional, this position requires:Associate DegreeNo prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.Required Certifications:NoneIf filled as Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:Associate Degree2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired 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 $40,608.00 - $64,668.00.

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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.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Preparing study IRB materials
Study participant recruitment and enrollment
Study payment via Greenphire
Assisting with conducting and coding interviews
Literature reviews
Data collection for quantitative and qualitative study protocols
Data management - Development and maintenance of REDCap databases
Study closeout procedures
Manuscript writing/preparation, as appropriate.
Abstract/poster submission drafting
Attend monthly Collaboration meetings with Penn State Health, St. Joseph's Hospital and University Park
Assisting with implementation of resident and faculty scholarly activity curriculum
Integration and collaboration with all three Family and Community Medicine Residency Programs and the FCM Research Division to foster research projects and development.