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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry Research, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Human Research Technologist (Sleep Research Assistant) to assist the sleep research team with various research projects. Candidate will assist in the development of project specific sleep data management documentation. Collaborate with project coordinators, statisticians, clinical investigators, clinical personnel, and other data management personnel to plan and implement sleep data management tasks for research projects. Work Hours: 1st & 2rd shift hours, as required by sleep study schedule, including some weekends. 8a-4p or 2p-10p The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Work on observational cohort studies, experimental studies and clinical trials providing behavioral therapy to human subjects.

Recruit and schedule subjects/participants for lab visits

Maintain subject/participant database & obtain informed consent

Organize lab materials, conduct data collection using standardized questionnaires and structured interviews, monitor incoming data for accuracy

Troubleshoot for technical problems and maintain the integrity of the project protocol

Monitor the safety and confidentiality of the project and its subjects/participants

Code and score observational data

Ensure data is scored and entered correctly and reconciled per PI guidelines

Learn and perform actigraphy, polysomnography (PSG),  12 lead EKGs, and performance testing and rating scales

Train others to collect, enter, score and interpret data

Prepare reports summarizing data gatherings; meet with appropriate individuals to discuss data and insure consistent interpretation or results

This position typically requires an Associate's degree or higher (Master's degree preferred) plus 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Comfortable collecting and analyzing biological samples (saliva, urine, blood) and knowledge of phlebotomy desired, but not required.

This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position: Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

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The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00

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