Clinical Research Coordinator (Part-Time) - NIH Trials

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, located in Hershey, PA, is seeking a part-time Research Coordinator (Human Research Technologist) to join our Food as Medicine and preventive health research team. You will coordinate NIH-funded randomized trials and related studies, focusing on rigorous data collection, regulatory compliance, and participant engagement.

Ideal candidates will bring human subjects research experience, data management and basic statistical skills, and the

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.
• Flexibility to work in-person and remotely, including evenings or weekends.

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.

Skills

Human subjects research

Data management

Statistical analysis

IRB submissions

Regulatory documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, located in Hershey, PA, is seeking a part-time Research Coordinator (Human Research Technologist) to join our Food as Medicine and preventive health research team. You will coordinate NIH-funded randomized trials and related studies, focusing on rigorous data collection, regulatory compliance, and participant engagement.

Ideal candidates will bring human subjects research experience, data management and basic statistical skills, and the