Human Research Technologist - Intermediate

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Dr. Amy Moore in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State is hiring a full-time Human Research Technologist to assist in research projects related to nutrition, health, and well-being in community-based settings, especially among families living in rural communities.

The Human Research Technologist will have the opportunity to work as part of a growing multidisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to work across a variety of projects related to improving nutrition and nutrition-related health outcomes among underserved families. Current and future projects include community-based interventions to improve dietary behaviors among parents and their children.

This position will be responsible for the day-to-day management of research and lab activities including developing and implementing research protocols, participant recruitment, data collection, data management and analyses, and developing reports and presentations related to research and lab activities. Opportunities for authorship on research projects will be available.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and review research protocols, including the design of recruitment materials and data collection instruments.
• Develop, review, and submit Institutions Review Board (IRB) documents and modifications; ensure implemented procedures adhere to IRB-approved protocols.
• Recruit potential participants for research studies; communicate with participants and coordinate their participation across the lifecycle of studies; maintain study databases.
• Participate in community-engaged activities with the research team.
• Collect, enter/manage, code, and analyze data; contribute to the design of data plans; present updates to the research team.
• Develop lab functioning protocols; train research team in research procedures and lab functions; coordinate with team schedules; may supervise research team to build team capacity.
• Monitor and manage project logistics including inventory, ordering, and equipment.
• Serve as liaison with Principal Investigator (PI), research collaborators, and community partners.
• Prepare reports and presentations for a wide range of audiences; opportunities for authorship on research projects will be available in the form of abstracts, manuscripts, and conference presentations.
• May supervise staff members, including scheduling and performance management, and assist with hiring and onboarding new staff members.

This position will be filled as a Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine - Intermediate Professional, which requires a minimum of an Associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, sociology, psychology, or related fields, as well as excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, are preferred. Experience with programming languages (e.g., SAS or R) and qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo or Dedoose) is desirable.

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Applicant Instructions

To apply, all applicants must upload a cover letter highlighting relevant skills, a resume or CV, and a list of three references and their contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

Questions about this position can be sent to Dr. Amy Moore, Department of Nutritional Sciences, at amm9107@psu.edu.

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