Dementia Research Evaluator - Part-Time Data Collector

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking part‑time research evaluators to support dementia care projects in assisted living settings. You will assist with on‑site recruitment, consent, data collection and entry across multiple central PA sites, with travel as needed.

Position requires in‑person work during spring–fall 2025, COVID‑19 vaccination, and training in human subjects research. Prior healthcare or elder care experience is a plus; compensation is $16.00–$20.00 per hour depending on

Qualifications

• Complete COVID‑19 vaccination at least 2 weeks prior to employment as required by clinical research sites.
• Be able to work in person at several clinical research sites in central PA including but not limited to State College, Harrisburg, Hershey, and nearby locations.
• Be available for on‑site data collection and other research activities during the spring, summer and fall of 2025.
• Complete human subject research training as directed.
• Be able to collaborate with the PI and research team to meet project deadlines.
• Be able to work independently to keep the project on track.
• Preference may be given to individuals with experience in healthcare or related field, experience with older adults with cognitive impairment or in long‑term care settings, and prior research experience (e.g., data collection and management).

Responsibilities

• Assist with in‑person recruitment, consent process, and screening of research participants.
• Perform research procedures at assisted living settings including data collection, data entry, data management, and maintaining data protections.
• Assist with other research work as assigned.
• Attend scheduled team meetings (in‑person and online).

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking part‑time research evaluators to support dementia care projects in assisted living settings. You will assist with on‑site recruitment, consent, data collection and entry across multiple central PA sites, with travel as needed.

Position requires in‑person work during spring–fall 2025, COVID‑19 vaccination, and training in human subjects research. Prior healthcare or elder care experience is a plus; compensation is $16.00–$20.00 per hour depending on