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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Part-time Research Assistant to work on various research related projects.  Qualified applicants should be bilingual and pursuing or have obtained a master’s degree.  It is desirable that the application have prior training in research and able to complete the following responsibilities:

• Develop REDCap surveys for the study under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Recruit and enroll eligible participants, obtain informed consent, and collect survey data through REDCap.
• Contact potential study participants to schedule screening visits and send reminders for upcoming study visits.
• Assist the PI, Sub-Investigator (Sub-I), research assistants, and other research coordinators with patient scheduling and related activities in REDCap.
• Coordinate with the PI on various activities related to research study data collection and management.
• Adhere strictly to regulatory guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards to ensure the integrity and validity of study results.

Good interpersonal, communication, organizational, teamwork, time management, and planning skills to accomplish multiple tasks in a short time period are essential. Strong work ethic, responsibility and positive work habits are critical to the successful performance of this position.

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University polices. 

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.  

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