Part-Time Research Support — Medical Lab & Data Coordination

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sciamanna Lab at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking Part-time Research Support staff to assist with community-based studies on physical activity programs. The role emphasizes recruitment, data collection, and coordination with the project team.

Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Collaboration with the PI and ethics/community partners is required; no degree is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit subjects, explain study procedures, risks, benefits, and eligibility.
• Schedule and conduct in-person data collection assessments and virtual exercise instructions as per protocol.
• Maintain participant database and Sciamanna lab supplies/equipment.
• Coordinate with Principal Investigator and Human Subjects Protection Office; liaise with support departments for start-up, recruitment, and close-out.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Job description

The Sciamanna Lab at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking Part-time Research Support staff to assist with community-based studies on physical activity programs. The role emphasizes recruitment, data collection, and coordination with the project team.

Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Collaboration with the PI and ethics/community partners is required; no degree is mandatory.