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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a part-time Research Coordinator (Human Research Technologist) to join our fast-paced, mission-driven Food as Medicine and preventive health research team. Our team is working to realize a future where everyone can identify, access, prepare, and eat high-quality, culturally appropriate food to achieve optimal health. We design and conduct rigorous clinical and community-based research, including NIH-funded randomized controlled trials to improve dietary intake and health outcomes among individuals with chronic disease.
This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented research professional who thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and is eager to contribute to high-impact clinical research.
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate NIH-funded randomized controlled trials and related preventive health studies
Assist with IRB submissions, modifications, continuing reviews, and regulatory documentation
Recruit, consent, and retain research participants
Operationalize and maintain study protocols with high fidelity
Collect study data, including biomarkers (e.g., blood, urine, blood pressure, weight, saliva)
Manage datasets, conduct data quality checks, and prepare reports
Contribute to study documentation, progress reports, and dissemination efforts
Required Qualifications
Human subjects quantitative research experience
Demonstrated experience in data management, reporting, and basic statistical analysis
Experience operationalizing and implementing human subjects research protocols
Willingness to collect clinical biomarkers
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Exceptional interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities professionally and efficiently
Flexibility to work in-person and remotely, including occasional evenings or weekends
Reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with clinical trials in humans
Experience with community-based research
At least one year of experience working directly with human research participants
Candidates should be able to work independently and have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment, and the ability to contribute to the Penn State College of Medicine and FCM’s missions.
To apply, candidates should upload a cover letter with a summary of relevant skills, statement of research interests and goals, current curriculum vitae, and contact information (name, position title, institution, e-mail address) for at least two professional references. The successful candidate must pass a background check. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is closed. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
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