Part Time - Dementia Research - Research Evaluator

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution is hiring part-time research evaluators for projects focused on dementia care in assisted living settings. The role involves in-person recruitment, data collection, and data entry, requiring travel to sites around State College and nearby areas. Candidates must comply with vaccination requirements, attend team meetings, and contribute to research efforts in a collaborative environment. Compensation ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of COVID-19 vaccination at least 2 weeks prior to employment.
• Availability for on-site data collection in central PA.
• Completion of human subject research training as directed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-person recruitment and consent process.
• Perform data collection and management activities at assisted living settings.
• Attend scheduled team meetings in-person and online.

Skills

Healthcare or related field experience

Experience with older adults with cognitive impairment

Data collection and management experience

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. The 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.

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).

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Complete the 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).

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 the experience. If you are interested, please contact the project PI, Dr. Anju Paudel at [e-mail].

To apply, please upload a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) describing your qualifications for the job. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as the need arises. The vacancy will remain open until filled.

BACKGROUND CHECKS / CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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