
Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine
Penn State University Talent Acquisition
University Park, PAFull-time / Temporary$54–78K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Penn State’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders seeks a Human Research Technologist to coordinate an NIH-funded multidisciplinary project on speech and language function in people with dysarthria secondary to ALS. The role supports project operations, participant recruitment and testing, regulatory compliance, data management, and research-team coordination. The position is funded for one year, with continuation dependent on university need, performance, or funding availability.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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, seeNotice 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 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 1. Organize and coordinate the project; track project progress and prepare progress reports 2. Coordinate communications across the research team regarding project-related tasks 3. Coordinating recruitment and scheduling of participants 4. Prepare participants for sessions and provide necessary equipment to facilitate testing 5. Perform clinical screening of eligible participants and administer clinical tests as part of the study protocol 6. Develop, review, and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents 7. Facilitate data collection and management 8. Serve as liaison with the University's Institutional Review Board Office 9. Maintain internal procedures and quality control 10. Assist with team, University, and funding agency project reports 11. 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 1. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) 2. 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 Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired 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. 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 Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,180 open Clinical Research jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$54–78K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$176–266K/yr54 salary ranges
- US median$120–198K/yr581 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $66K, is 70% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($221K) — in the lowest quarter of Clinical Research salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 101 open Clinical Research jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,180 across the US. 10% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Merck21 open
- University of Pennsylvania10 open
- University of Pittsburgh10 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience — more than three in four Clinical Research postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 817 postings).
- Education
- 480 of the 1,180 open Clinical Research jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 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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