Part-Time Research Assistant - Medicine

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking one part-time Research Assistant to support funded projects with the Van Scoy Communication Lab. Duties include coordinating IRB submissions, assisting with grant lifecycle tasks, and managing project timelines.

The ideal candidate has prior administrative or research support experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with IRB processes; experience with REDCap or similar data systems and

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or research support roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with IRB processes and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• IRB and regulatory coordination: manages submissions, amendments, and renewals.
• Grant lifecycle support: assists with application assembly, deadlines, and subaward documentation.
• Project and timeline management: tracks milestones and keeps priorities visible.
• REDCap database entry and support: data entry, form building, troubleshooting.
• Communication and correspondence: drafts emails and coordinates meetings with study team and collaborators.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IRB processes

Regulatory documentation

REDCap data management

Qualitative coding

Interviewing

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

REDCap

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking one part-time Research Assistant to work on funded activities with the Van Scoy Communication Lab. This position will support research projects related to medical decision making, communication quality analysis and mixed methods research occurring in a variety of settings that include rural, urban, underserved communities and other healthcare settings. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• IRB and Regulatory Coordination: Manages submissions, amendments, and renewals to keep studies compliant and on schedule.
• Grant Lifecycle Support: Assists with application assembly, deadlines, and subaward documentation from proposal through closeout.
• Project and Timeline Management: Tracks milestones across studies and keeps priorities visible and on track.
• REDCap Database Entry and Support: Handles data entry, form building, and troubleshooting to keep study databases accurate and current.
• Communication and Correspondence: Drafts emails, coordinates meetings, and manages day-to-day correspondence with study team and external collaborators.

This position is part-time and temporary for up to 24 hours per week that we are looking to fill as soon as possible.

Applicants should have prior experience in an administrative or research support role, strong written and verbal communication skills, and familiarity with standard research practices, IRB processes, and regulatory documentation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, works well independently and as part of a team, and can manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience with REDCap or similar data management systems is desirable, as is experience conducting interviews, coding qualitative data, or working in community and clinical settings.

Preferred Qualifications:T ypically requires an Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's degree preferred) plus 1 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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