Research Assistant - Pulmonary Medicine

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey
Jun 17, 2025
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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Part Time Research Assistant. This position will be focused on projects related to health and the environment with a focus on artificial intelligence and virtual reality technologies to address evaluating current practices and training in the use of Safer Choice cleaning products. This position will facilitate data collection from cleaning professionals across the spectrum from manufacturers and distributors, cleaning service providers, to facilities who use cleaning services. Part of the responsibilities include community engagement with individuals and entities to develop training methods and programs appropriate for that community. This individual will also utilize civil engineering methods to characterize the infrastructure of a local school district as part of a health and environment educational module. This position will assure the collection of data based on protocol, serve as liaison with Principal Investigator and other team members, attend weekly Safer Choice team meetings, develop and organize research materials, reports, and scientific publications. The successful candidate should have strong written and oral communication skills. Also desirable would be a background in science and community engagement. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific 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