Part Time Research Assistant
About The Position
The Penn State Department of Family and Community Medicine is seeking a part-time Research Coordinator (Human Research Technologist) to join our fast-paced, mission-driven Food as Medicine and preventive health research team. Our team is working to realize a future where everyone can identify, access, prepare, and eat high-quality, culturally appropriate food to achieve optimal health. We design and conduct rigorous clinical and community-based research, including NIH-funded randomized controlled trials to improve dietary intake and health outcomes among individuals with chronic disease. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented research professional who thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and is eager to contribute to high-impact clinical research.
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities professionally and efficiently
- Flexibility to work in-person and remotely, including occasional evenings or weekends
- Reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with clinical trials in humans
- Experience with community-based research
- At least one year of experience working directly with human research participants
- 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 Penn State College of Medicine and FCM’s missions.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate NIH-funded randomized controlled trials and related preventive health studies
- Assist 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
Benefits
- Excellent possibility of re-funding for a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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