The Hillary Lab within the Department of Psychology in the College of the Liberal Arts at the Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Research Lab Coordinator (Human Research Technologist 2).

The Research Lab Coordinator will be involved in coordinating efforts for two NIH-funded studies focused on brain injury, MRT data analysis, and data sharing. The primary responsibility of this position is to facilitate data management and analysis of MRI data and coordinate studies within a broader group of collaborators through ENIGMA consortium .

The Research Lab Coordinator will also gain experience conducting neuropsychological testing and clinical interviews with women who have experienced physical and/or head trauma as a result of domestic violence, as well as elderly individuals with a history of traumatic brain injury. Candidates must demonstrate ability to compassionately interact with individuals who have suffered traumatic experiences as a result of intimate partner or family violence.

More specific responsibilities of the Research Lab Coordinator include:

• Recruit and schedule subjects/participants for lab visits

• Maintain subject/participant database

• Organize lab materials, conduct data collection, 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

• Assist the Principal Investigator with Institutional Review Board amendments, continuations, and renewals

• Ensure all lab personnel have appropriate training for work with human subjects

• Manage project finances including purchases of supplies and lab materials; reconcile receipts and purchases; submit subject/participant payment forms and travel reimbursement

• Train others to collect, enter, score, and interpret data

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

• May supervise undergraduate research assistants, medical students, and/or part-time staff

Education and Experience: This position will be filled as a Level 2, which typically requires an Associate's Degree or higher (Bachelor’s degree preferred) plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

Additional Information: To apply for this job, please upload a CV and cover letter.

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

The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts, generous vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

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