Part-Time Research Assistant: Data & Qualitative Analysis

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, PA seeks a part-time Research Assistant to support NIH-funded studies in the Van Scoy Communication Lab. The position is in-person and up to 24 hours per week, with training provided.

Responsibilities include study coordination, data entry into REDCap, qualitative coding and analysis, and administrative support for the research team. Associates degree or higher required, related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Experience with data entry and study coordination preferred.
• Familiarity with REDCap or qualitative analysis software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day study activities across multiple projects, including preparing materials and assembling packets.
• Perform data quality checks on paper forms and enter data into REDCap; maintain regulatory files.
• Assist with qualitative coding and analysis of interview and focus group data; support events.
• Provide administrative support to the research team and maintain project tracking tools.

Skills

Data entry

Qualitative analysis

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

One year of related experience

Tools

REDCap

MAXQDA

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, PA seeks a part-time Research Assistant to support NIH-funded studies in the Van Scoy Communication Lab. The position is in-person and up to 24 hours per week, with training provided.

Responsibilities include study coordination, data entry into REDCap, qualitative coding and analysis, and administrative support for the research team. Associates degree or higher required, related experience preferred.