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Clinical Research Coordinator - Pediatrics Hematology Oncology

Penn State University

Hershey, PAFull-time$54–86K/yrPosted 1mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$54–86K/yr
Location
Hershey, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Penn State College of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics Hematology Oncology seeks a research professional in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The role conducts research, contributes to project design, evaluates methods, and may operate a specialized laboratory or oversee project operations. It also involves data analysis and reporting, training users on equipment and research techniques, and maintaining equipment or facility records. The position is funded for one year, with continuation dependent on university need, performance, or funding.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Research, nice to haveResearch Project Design, nice to haveResearch Methods Evaluation, nice to haveData Analysis, nice to haveData Collection, nice to haveTechnical Reporting, nice to haveManuscript Drafting, nice to havePresentation, nice to haveEquipment Training, nice to haveEquipment Operation, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, required1+ Years Relevant Experience or Equivalent, required3+ Years Relevant Experience or Equivalent, requiredPA State Police Background Check, requiredPA Child Abuse Clearance, requiredFBI Fingerprint Background Check, requiredU.S. Work Authorization, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • 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.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

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.

This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.​

POSITION SPECIFICS​ The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics Hematology Oncology, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a candidate for a Research Technologist to conduct research and suggest process improvements, train users on equipment technology and procedures, compile and verify data for reports. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Participate in the development and design of research projects

  • Conduct research under general direction of faculty and/or senior research personnel and according to standard protocols or research plans

  • Investigate and evaluate research methods and suggest options for improving experimental process and quality

  • May be responsible for the operation of a specialized laboratory or research area within a department and related data analysis for a research project

  • May oversee day-to-day operations of project

  • Collect and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow protocols through a series of related detailed steps or processes

  • Initiate or contribute data/analysis/design for use in technical reports, documents, proposals, or oral/written presentations

  • Prepares reports, drafts manuscripts, and may present data at meetings and conferences

  • Train users in equipment operation and research techniques, explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, operations limitations and outcomes

  • Schedule and maintain records of equipment/facility

  • May assemble, test calibrate, clean or make minor repairs to equipment

  • May manage a limited budget

  • May supervise lower level staff, wage employees and/or students

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Clinical Research Coordinator - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Clinical Research Coordinator - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $54,060.00 - $86,400.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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.

EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity 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.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

How this job compares

Set against the 624 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$54–86K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$47–58K/yr23 salary ranges
  • US median$56–74K/yr152 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $70K, is 28% above the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($55K) — in the top quarter of Clinical Research Coordinator salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 46 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in Pennsylvania and 624 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Clinical Research Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (408 postings).
Education
186 of the 624 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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