Part Time - Dementia Research - Research Evaluator

The Pennsylvania State University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring part-time research evaluators for projects related to dementia care in assisted living settings. Responsibilities include assisting with participant recruitment, data collection, and management. Candidates should be willing to work on-site in central Pennsylvania starting in early 2025 through fall 2025. Compensation ranges from $16 to $20 per hour based on experience, with approximately 15 hours of work weekly. Interested individuals should contact Dr. Anju Paudel at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must complete COVID-19 vaccination before employment.
• Able to work on-site at several clinical research sites.
• Availability during spring, summer, and fall of 2025.
• Completion of human subject research training as directed.
• Preference for candidates with experience with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-person recruitment and consent processes.
• Perform data collection and management at assisted living settings.
• Attend scheduled team meetings and assist with other research tasks.

Skills

Experience in healthcare or related field

Data collection and management

Ability to work independently

Collaboration with research teams

Job description

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Job Description and Position Requirements

The research team at Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is hiring part‑time research evaluators for projects focused on dementia care in assisted living settings.

The research evaluator will assist with in‑person recruitment, consent, data collection, and data entry along with other duties. On‑site recruitment and data collection activities are projected to begin in early 2025 and continue through Fall of 2025. The research evaluator will need to travel to study sites located around State College, Harrisburg, Hershey, and other nearby locations as needed.

Job Duties

• 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).

Requirements and Qualifications

• Complete the COVID‑19 vaccination at least two 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).

The research evaluator will work approximately 15 hours a week with the possibility for more hours depending on the project schedule and will be compensated at $16.00 – $20.00 per hour depending on experience. If you are interested, please contact the project PI, Dr. Anju Paudel at [e-mail].

Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as the need arises. The vacancy will remain open until filled.

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