Title: Part-Time Summer Graduate Research Assistant - Eberly College of Science Location: University Park, PA, United States Job Description: Part time job requisition id REQ_0000066699 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: - CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete theinternal 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. 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 Forensic Science Program at The Pennsylvania State University seeks to fill a Graduate Research Assistant position for Summer 2025. In this position, the selected candidate will be responsible for conducting an independent research study in forensic biology or forensic chemistry using appropriate analytical instrumentation and software and performing preliminary data analyses. Job duties will include: - Designing and writing a research plan for a topic in forensic biology or forensic chemistry - Implementing the research plan and collecting experimental data while using appropriate controls - Maintaining appropriate lab notes and written documentation of research performed - Using R or other relevant software to perform preliminary data analysis - Any other relevant research-related tasks as determined by the supervisor The qualified candidate(s) will have obtained a B.S. (or equivalent) in forensic science, biology, chemistry, or a related field, and will have at least one year of relevant laboratory experience. Interested and qualified applicants should submit applications electronically and should include a CV and cover letter describing the candidate’s background and interest in the field. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position are filled. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion 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 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

• Provide support in the areas of export controls, research conflict of interest, and research security. • Identify, analyze, track, and communicate new and emerging federal, state, and sponsor research security legislation, policies, requirements, and resources. • Interpret complex regulatory guidance and provide clear recommendations to University leadership, researchers, and staff. • Facilitate compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional requirements. • Provide high-level support related to research security, export controls and research conflict of interest aspects of sponsored projects. • Conduct initial reviews of international outside activities and agreements to assess research security and compliance considerations. • Conduct reviews of travel disclosures and provide briefings as needed. • Support the development, revision, and implementation of University policies, guidance documents, and resources. • Develop educational materials and provide outreach, training, and advisory support to researchers and staff to promote awareness and compliance. • Serve as a subject matter expert and advise internal stakeholders on mitigation and best practices. • Provide program management for sponsored projects, including coordinating project activities, engaging stakeholders, supporting recruitment efforts, and developing reports, products, and resources. • Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic regulatory environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Considered as the Primary Sponsor Point of contact for the investigative site. • Advanced level of competency or experience in providing contextual information on the clinical trials, connecting stakeholders to the investigative sites and strengthening Abbvie's positioning. • Ability to motivate and align monitoring community through leadership and mentorship. • Aligns, trains and motivates the site staff and principal investigator on the goals of the clinical trial program, protocol, and patient treatment principles for the trial ensuring a trusted partnership. • Able to support, guide, and mentor junior personnel on Site Management activities. • Conducts site evaluation, site training, routine on-site and off-site monitoring, and site closure monitoring activities with compliance to the protocol and monitoring plans, in accordance with applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality standards, ensuring safety and protection of study subjects. • Superior understanding of site engagement and ability to customize site engagement strategy for assigned study/ies and critically apply new strategies as needed. • Gather local/site insights and utilize site engagement tools to report/track progress and measure impact of that strategy. • Superior level of competency connecting the study protocol, scientific principles and clinical trial requirements to the day-to-day clinical trial execution activities. • Expert understanding to generate and ensure effective recruitment and retention techniques/plans based on the patient disease journey. • Develop solid knowledge of therapeutic area, asset and clinical landscape / patient journey to enable successful patient recruitment and overall protocol compliance. • Possesses advanced level of competency to mentor and train less experienced CRAs on various aspects of work and provides input into their development. • Supports local onboarding of more junior CRAs. • Demonstrates ability to openly listen to and consider viewpoints to enhance outcomes. • May participate/lead in global/local task forces and initiatives. • Responsible for activities as assigned by manager. • Responsible for continuous risk-assessment proactively, and in collaboration with Central Monitoring team, monitor activities conducted by clinical sites to detect early overall study performance or patient safety issues. • Superior ability to think critically to resolve site risk signals while having robust understanding of site processes to drive study execution. • Ensures preventative and corrective action plans are put into place, as needed, to mitigate risk and promote compliance. • Independently Identifies, evaluates and recommends new/potential investigators/sites on an ongoing basis demonstrating expert understanding and decision making. • Potential sites may be identified through networking or internal AbbVie requests to assist in the placement of planned clinical studies with qualified investigators. • Ensures quality of data submitted from study sites and assures timely submission of data, including appropriate reporting and follow-up for all safety events by site personnel. • Ensures audit and regulatory inspection readiness at assigned clinical site at all times. • Manages investigator payments as per executed contract obligations, as applicable.

• Data Mining & Contact Research • Build highly targeted prospect databases across multiple industries. • Research and source accurate contact information, including email addresses, direct phone numbers, and LinkedIn profiles. • Identify key decision-makers such as CEOs, Managing Directors, HR Directors, Operations Directors, Commercial Directors, and Business Owners. • Use advanced research techniques to source difficult-to-find contact information. • Maintain accurate and organized prospect databases. • Lead Generation & Outreach • Build and manage outbound email campaigns. • Upload and segment prospect lists. • Monitor campaign performance, including open rates, reply rates, and conversions. • Continuously optimize outreach campaigns through testing and improvements. • Identify and connect with decision-makers through LinkedIn. • Manage LinkedIn messaging campaigns and generate prospect conversations. • Support the founder's personal brand outreach activities. • Telephone Prospecting • Follow up on warm leads generated through email and LinkedIn campaigns. • Conduct outbound prospecting calls to qualified prospects. • Qualify opportunities and schedule meetings. • Maintain consistent call activity and follow-up. • CRM & Pipeline Management • Maintain accurate CRM records. • Track outreach activities and lead progression. • Manage prospect records and reporting. • Ensure all interactions are documented properly. • Technology & AI • Comfortably use modern sales and productivity tools, including: LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM platforms, Email outreach tools, Data scraping and research tools, AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for research and workflow efficiency, Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets