Part Time Research Assistant

The Penn State Department of Family and Community Medicine is seeking a part-time Research Coordinator (Human Research Technologist).

Primary Responsibilities

• Cook up NIH-funded randomized controlled trials and related preventive health studies
• Help out with IRB submissions, modifications, continuing reviews, and regulatory documentation
• Recruit, consent, and retain research participants
• Operationalize and maintain study protocols with high fidelity
• Collect study data, including biomarkers (e.g., blood, urine, blood pressure, weight, saliva)
• Manage datasets, conduct data quality checks, and prepare reports
• Contribute to study documentation, progress reports, and dissemination efforts

Required Qualifications

• Human subjects quantitative research experience
• Demonstrated experience in data management, reporting, and basic statistical analysis
• Experience operationalizing and implementing human subjects research protocols
• Willingness to collect clinical biomarkers
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities professionally and efficiently
• Flexibility to work in-person and remotely, including occasional evenings or weekends
• Reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with clinical trials in humans
• Experience with community-based research
• At least one year of experience working directly with human research participants

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 successful candidate must also pass the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.