Nutrition Research Assistant (Lab Support & Recruitment)

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking applicants to assist with recruitment activities, participate in community outreach, and help prepare laboratory test-meals for delivering to children as part of research studies.

You will organize study materials and sample kits for mailing to families and enter and clean data, working closely with a team in the Nutritional Sciences department.

Qualifications

• Training in nutrition, food science or a related field.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude.
• Patience with children and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with ongoing and planned recruitment activities
• Participating in new recruitment opportunities in the community
• Preparing laboratory test‑meals for delivering to children as part of research studies.
• Organizing study materials and sample kits for mailing to families.
• Entering and cleaning data.

Skills

Nutrition background

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patience with children

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking applicants to assist with recruitment activities, participate in community outreach, and help prepare laboratory test-meals for delivering to children as part of research studies.

You will organize study materials and sample kits for mailing to families and enter and clean data, working closely with a team in the Nutritional Sciences department.