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Human Research Technologist - Surgery

Penn State University

Hershey, PAFull-time$41–59K/yrPosted 3mo agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$41–59K/yr
Location
Hershey, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Penn State College of Medicine’s Department of Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery seeks a Human Research Technologist to conduct faculty-led research projects. The role supports human-subject protection protocols and consent forms, screens participants, collects and analyzes data, and serves as a liaison between faculty and central research offices. The position is full-time, on campus, and funded for one year, with continuation dependent on university need, performance, or funding availability.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical Research, nice to haveOutcome Research, nice to haveHuman Subject Protocols, nice to haveData Integrity, nice to haveData Analysis, nice to have

Qualifications

Associate Degree or Relevant Experience, requiredMD Degree, nice to haveU.S. Work Authorization, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job 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 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.​

POSITION SPECIFICS​ The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Hershey, PA is seeking a full-time Human Research Technologist to conduct faculty lead research projects. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in clinical and outcome research; have knowledge of human subject protocols, and data integrity. They will be responsible for performing a variety of job duties including administratively supporting Dr. Eric Pauli on Human Subject Protection protocols and consent forms. They will screen participants, collect, enter, and analyze data while ensuring data integrity. They will serve as liaison between faculty and central research offices. As projects progress, they may author manuscripts, journal publications, and abstracts.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week on campus. MD degree preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Associate Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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 - $58,836.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

How this job compares

Set against the 1,464 open Clinical Research jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$41–59K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$165–231K/yr54 salary ranges
  • US median$120–195K/yr749 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $50K, is 75% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($198K) — in the lowest quarter of Clinical Research salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 104 open Clinical Research jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,464 across the US. 16% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Clinical Research postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,100 postings).
Education
569 of the 1,464 open Clinical Research jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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