JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, in Hershey, PA is seeking part Research Assistants. Research Assistants conduct the research in compliance with the protocol and will see participants in the hospital and the community for study visits and assessments. They have the following responsibilities, including but not limited to:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Social Science preferred along with an interest in working with hospitalized patients with substance use disorder. Tasks include:
-Recruit and schedule subjects for follow up study visits
-Maintain the participant database
-Material, conduct data collection, monitoring data for integrity
-Monitor safety and confidentiality of project and its participants
-Assist the principal Investigators with IRB amendments, continuations and renewals
--Ensure correct entry of all data and adherence to guidelines of study
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training provided and is required.
The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:
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.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
The Pennsylvania State University is a public research university with its flagship campus in University Park, Pennsylvania.