Senior Research Technician

Monell Chemical Senses Center

. Recruit, screen, schedule, and test participants across multiple concurrent protocols .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in participant recruitment, data collection, and adherence to research protocols, with a strong focus on maintaining accurate records and ensuring participant care. Proficient in IRB processes and capable of supporting research activities through effective communication and organization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Participant RecruitmentIRB ProcessesREDCap Study RecordsData CollectionSmell and Taste Assessments

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionParticipant RecruitmentInformed ConsentPsychophysical ProceduresData-Quality ChecksStudy Record MaintenanceTesting ProtocolsVersion ControlSchedulingDocumentation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProfessional CommunicationOrganizationTeam CoordinationParticipant Care

Tools & Technologies

REDCapTesting CalendarsStudy Materials

Certifications & Qualifications

CITI TrainingGCP Training

Industry Keywords

Human-Subjects ProtectionsResearch ExperiencePsychologyNeurosciencePublic Health

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit, screen, schedule, and test participants across multiple concurrent protocols
Meet enrollment targets and timelines
Administer validated smell and taste assessments and psychophysical procedures
Ensure consistency and protocol fidelity across testers
Assist with IRB submissions, amendments, and study records
Maintain current documentation and flag protocol deviations or concerns to the PI
Maintain REDCap study records and perform routine data-quality checks
Help prepare datasets for analysis
Maintain testing calendars, prepare study materials, monitor supplies, and organize testing spaces
Help onboard students and newly appointed team members to established testing procedures
Document competency and model good participant care and research practices
Support analyses, figures, manuscripts, and conference presentations
Work independently within established protocols and help coordinate routine lab activities with the PI and team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.A. or B.S. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Public Health, or a related field
At least 3 years of hands-on research experience with human participants, including recruitment, consent, and data collection
Working knowledge of IRB processes and human-subjects protections
Current CITI or GCP training
Exceptional organization and attention to detail
Meticulous records, version control, and reliable tracking systems
Clear, warm, and professional communication with participants from multiple backgrounds, including vulnerable populations
Proficiency in or willingness to learn recruitment, screening, scheduling, informed consent, and in-person and remote testing
Experience or willingness to learn validated smell and taste assessments and psychophysical procedures
Experience or willingness to learn REDCap study records and routine data-quality checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities and protection from discrimination and harassment
Opportunities for co-authorship
Opportunities to support analyses, figures, manuscripts, and conference presentations