Part Time Research Coordinator - Family and Community Medicine

Penn State University • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

The Penn State College of Medicine’s Department of Family and Community Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania, seeks a part-time Research Coordinator (Human Research Technologist) for its Food as Medicine and preventive health research team. The team conducts clinical and community-based research, including NIH-funded randomized controlled trials, to improve dietary intake and health outcomes among people with chronic disease. The role supports the coordination and implementation of these studies in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

The position is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire, with an excellent possibility of re-funding. The successful candidate must pass a background check and obtain the required Pennsylvania State Police, PA Child Abuse History, and federal FBI fingerprint clearances. Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing relevant skills and research interests and goals, a current CV, and contact information for at least two professional references.

Requirements

• Experience with quantitative human-subjects research.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and 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.
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain the required PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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.

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 such as blood, urine, blood pressure, weight, and saliva.
• Manage datasets, conduct data quality checks, and prepare reports.
• Contribute to study documentation, progress reports, and dissemination efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed