Part-Time Research Support Specialist

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support the Van Scoy Communication Lab on funded projects related to medical decision making and communication quality analysis. The role involves IRB coordination, grant lifecycle support, project tracking, and REDCap data entry, with collaboration across diverse settings.

Applicants should have an Associate’s degree or higher and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or research support roles.
• Familiar with IRB processes and regulatory documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• IRB and regulatory coordination for submissions and renewals.
• Grant lifecycle support from proposal to closeout.
• Project and timeline management across studies.
• REDCap data entry and support.
• Draft emails and coordinates meetings with study team and collaborators.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support the Van Scoy Communication Lab on funded projects related to medical decision making and communication quality analysis. The role involves IRB coordination, grant lifecycle support, project tracking, and REDCap data entry, with collaboration across diverse settings.

Applicants should have an Associate’s degree or higher and strong communication skills.