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Part-time Field Researcher/Phlebotomists

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Must be a certified phlebotomist (Phlebotomist Certification required).
  • Available to work 5-35 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
  • Excellent people skills, attention to detail, flexible schedule, and reliable transportation.
  • Ability to follow study protocols, attend mandatory training, and maintain detailed records; basic computer/internet skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collect bio-samples and administer surveys to parents and children in participants' homes.
  • Conduct home visits in the Harrisburg/Hershey area and other states as needed; travel expenses reimbursed per Penn State policy.
  • Follow study protocols, maintain detailed records, and attend mandatory training.
  • Establish and maintain rapport with respondents and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Part time
  • Research Scientist
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Record Keeping
  • Training And Development
  • Computer Literacy
  • Communication
  • Rapport Building
  • Detail Oriented
  • Physical Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Social Skills
  • Self-Motivation

About the company

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Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences

  • Higher Education
  • 51–200
The Huck Institutes catalyze and facilitate excellence in interdisciplinary research and education in the life sciences at Penn State University. We are dedicated to strengthening research in the life sciences, preparing students for successful careers, and encouraging new perspectives across disciplinary boundaries.

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Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Survey Research Center at Pennsylvania State University is currently looking for self-motivated, reliable part-time Field Interviewers to collect bio-samples and administer surveys to parents and children in their homes, primarily in the Harrisburg, Hershey, and surrounding areas. Home visits will also occur in Delaware, Maryland, Texas, Florida, and other states as needed. Must be willing to travel within the Harrisburg area as well as other states as needed. Travel expenses will be reimbursed within Penn State policy.  

Applicants must be phlebotomists, available to work between 5-35 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. The successful applicants to this part-time position will gain valuable experience in the collection of social science data and survey administration. Excellent people skills, attention to detail, a flexible schedule, and reliable transportation are required for consideration.

Successful candidates will be expected to:

  • follow a specific protocol
  • be available to attend mandatory training
  • have basic experience with computer and Internet technology
  • be capable of establishing and maintaining a good rapport with study respondents
  • organized, and detail-oriented
  • keep detailed records of all work activities

*Other Verifications: Must have Phlebotomist Certification

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

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