Part-time Research Assistant - General Internal Medicine

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, PA, US
On-site
Screening older adults by phone
Explaining study procedures
Following scripted intervention protocol
The Penn State College of Medicine is seeking part-time research assistants for a project aimed at engaging older adults with osteoarthritis in exercise opportunities. The role involves participant screening, explaining study protocols, and supporting project-related activities

Job Summary

  • The Rovniak Lab at the Penn State College of Medicine is seeking several part-time research assistants for a large randomized controlled trial with over 1,400 participants to help engage older adults with osteoarthritis in no-cost exercise opportunities available nationwide.
  • Responsibilities include screening older adults, explaining study procedures, following a scripted intervention protocol, attending study team meetings, maintaining records, sending emails, and assisting with quality control.
  • The ideal candidate will have an interest in physical activity or health promotion research, prior research or related experience, and possess traits such as being detail-oriented, having excellent communication and organizational skills, and strong writing abilities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Penn State College of Medicine is seeking part-time research assistants for a project aimed at engaging older adults with osteoarthritis in exercise opportunities. The role involves participant screening, explaining study protocols, and supporting project-related activities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • screening older adults by phone
  • explaining study procedures
  • following scripted intervention protocol
  • attending study team meetings
  • maintaining records of activities
  • sending emails to participants
  • assisting with measurement quality control

Nice-to-have

  • interest in physical activity
  • interest in health promotion research
  • detail-oriented and precise
  • excellent interpersonal skills
  • strong organizational skills
  • strong writing skills

Key Requirements

  • prior research or relevant related experience

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