JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Family & Community Medicine (FCM), at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Reading, PA, is looking for a Human Research Technologist to assist with the residency program. The position will also assist FCM faculty with their research by providing the following tasks:
Candidates should be able to work independently and have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment, and the ability to contribute to the research missions. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of programs, descriptive statistics, and Spanish speaking are preferred. This is not a remote position.
To apply, candidates should upload a cover letter with a summary of relevant skills, statement of research interests and goals, current curriculum vitae, and contact information (name, position title, institution, e-mail address) for at least two professional references. The successful candidate must pass a background check. The expected start date for this position is in the 2024/2025 academic year. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is closed. Women and individuals from underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
The FCM Research Division has a dynamic team of researchers involved in diverse, collaborative, primary care-based research, including cancer prevention and survivorship, healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, mental health, pain, substance use, health disparities, and more. Our campus is located in the beautiful town of Hershey, which features a high quality of life including excellent schools, numerous venues for indoor and outdoor activities, and proximity to major metropolitan centers.
This position will be filled at either a Professional or Intermediate Level depending on the candidates education and experience. This position requires an Associate Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level jobs.
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:
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$38,300.00 - $61,000.00Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
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