Part-Time Research Support Assistant for NIH Studies & Data

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University, College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Van Scoy Communication Lab in Hershey, PA, seeks a part-time research assistant for in-person support of NIH-funded studies. Responsibilities include data entry in REDCap, study coordination, and qualitative coding support.

Associates degree or higher with related experience preferred; training provided. The role involves scheduling, document management, and assisting with community-engaged research activities.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or higher plus one year of related experience.
• Experience with REDCap or qualitative analysis software is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for independent and team work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day study activities across multiple NIH-funded projects.
• Prepare, print, and assemble research materials and study packets; maintain regulatory files.
• Perform data quality checks on paper forms and enter data into REDCap.

Skills

Data entry

REDCap

Qualitative analysis

Study coordination

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

MAXQDA

Job description

Penn State University, College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Van Scoy Communication Lab in Hershey, PA, seeks a part-time research assistant for in-person support of NIH-funded studies. Responsibilities include data entry in REDCap, study coordination, and qualitative coding support.

Associates degree or higher with related experience preferred; training provided. The role involves scheduling, document management, and assisting with community-engaged research activities.