Part-Time Research Assistant - Medicine

Penn State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in Hershey, PA, is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support funded projects with the Van Scoy Communication Lab. The role focuses on medical decision making, communication quality analysis, and mixed methods research across diverse health care settings.

Responsibilities include IRB and regulatory coordination, grant lifecycle support, project tracking, REDCap data entry, and daily communications with the study team and collaborators.

Qualifications

• Administrative or research support experience.
• Familiarity with IRB processes and regulatory documentation.
• Experience with interviews, coding qualitative data, or community/clinical settings is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• IRB and Regulatory Coordination: Manages submissions, amendments, and renewals.
• Grant Lifecycle Support: Assists with application assembly and subaward documentation.
• Project and Timeline Management: Tracks milestones across studies.
• REDCap Database Entry and Support: Data entry, form building, and troubleshooting.
• Communication and Correspondence: Drafts emails and coordinates meetings with study team and collaborators.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

REDCap

Job description

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

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: Typically requires an Associate’s degree or higher (Bachelor's degree preferred) plus 1 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

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Momentum

Company size 1,001–5,000 employees

Company type Educational Founded 1945

Defense & Space

Where they work

Headquarters State College, Pennsylvania

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