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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a full-time Human Research Technologist to work on research activities within the Van Scoy Communication Lab. This position will support research programs 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:

• Data entry into study databases (REDCap) (training provided)
• Qualitative coding and data analysis (training provided)
• Preparing research materials and project materials for participant use
• Shipping and tracking project materials to event sites
• Tracking participant stipends and maintaining administrative project databases
• Conducting interviews and focus groups via phone, in-person or via zoom (training provided)
• Attending lab meetings as requested
• Scheduling and organizing in-person and videoconference meetings
• Other duties as assigned

This is an in-person, full-time, position for 40 hours per week that we are looking to fill as soon as possible.

Applicants should have prior experience with administrative duties; have effective communication skills; be familiar with standard research practices; have a strong work ethic; and be able to work well independently and in a group. Prior experience conducting interviews and coding qualitative data is desirable as is experience working in community settings.

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher plus 1 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding. 

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:  

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check  
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check   

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