Human Research Technologist 2

Penn State University

Campus/Location:

College of Medicine at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Date Announced:

11/06/2017

Date Closing:

open until filled

Job Number:

75494

Level/Salary Band:

02 – G – Non-exempt

Work Unit:

Penn State College of Medicine (staff jobs)

Department:

Radiology

Full/Part Time:

Full–Time

Description

Recruit subjects for clinical trials; describe the study, procedures, risks, benefits, and eligibility requirements. Schedule patient participation and data collection for studies; maintain subject/participant database. Draft protocols and consent forms; coordinate abstraction of patient data from charts in compliance with protocols; assure the collection of subject data based on protocol. Build and maintain RED Cap databases for studies. Serve as liaison with Principal Investigator, physicians and Human Subjects Protection Office. Complete and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) paperwork and modifications. Develop and organize research materials such as visit forms, spreadsheets, and other documents. Coordinate the development of new research protocols and assist in application development. Interface with support departments that may be involved in protocols, study start-up, recruitment and close-out. Must have excellent organizational, time-management, multitasking, and communication skills. Typically requires an Associate's degree or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire.