Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Associate II

Penn State Health; Hershey, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking an Associate Clinical Research II for the Emergency Medicine department to implement clinical research protocols under Physician Investigators and Coordinators. You will evaluate new protocols, prepare IRB applications, and coordinate data collection and analysis across studies.

The role requires degrees/certifications in the field, with opportunities for professional growth and access to Penn State Health benefits and tuition programs.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree plus three years of healthcare or research experience.
• Five years of healthcare or research experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus one year of experience.
• Active certification/licensure in relevant field, if applicable (e.g., EMT, LPN, MLT).
• SoCRA or ACRP certification required; willing to pursue within six months if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation of clinical research protocols under the direction of Physician Investigators and/or Clinical Research Specialists and Coordinators, including evaluation of new protocols and submission of initial regulatory documentation and preparation of IRB applications.
• Coordinate and participate in complex activities involved in collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data.

Skills

SoCRA certification

ACRP certification

Willingness to pursue certification

Education

Associate's Degree + 3 years healthcare or research experience

Bachelor's Degree + 1 year experience

Active certification/licensure in relevant field

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking an Associate Clinical Research II for the Emergency Medicine department to implement clinical research protocols under Physician Investigators and Coordinators. You will evaluate new protocols, prepare IRB applications, and coordinate data collection and analysis across studies.

The role requires degrees/certifications in the field, with opportunities for professional growth and access to Penn State Health benefits and tuition programs.