Hybrid Child Health Research Coordinator & Data Specialist

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Child Health Research Center seeks a Human Research Technologist to support a broad portfolio of child, family, and community health research. The role involves recruiting participants, collecting data, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple grants, collaborating with faculty, staff, and community partners.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple studies and work across diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting human subjects research and study coordination.
• Knowledge of informed consent and IRB requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management systems.
• Able to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, enroll, retain participants and collect data.
• Coordinate in-person and remote research visits.
• Maintain study records and regulatory documentation.
• Support compliance and progress reporting across projects.
• Collaborate with teams and community partners to ensure study success.

Skills

Human subjects research

IRB procedures

MS Office

Data management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

Research databases

Electronic data capture systems

Job description

Penn State University’s Child Health Research Center seeks a Human Research Technologist to support a broad portfolio of child, family, and community health research. The role involves recruiting participants, collecting data, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple grants, collaborating with faculty, staff, and community partners.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple studies and work across diverse populations.