Part-Time Research Assistant – 3PL Warehouse Industry Impact Study

Penn State; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Center for Supply Chain Research at Penn State University Park is seeking a Part-time Research Assistant to support a 3PL Warehouse Industry Impact Study. The role involves data collection, cleansing, and preparation for analysis, with up to 10 hours per week for about six weeks.

You will collaborate with faculty on data analysis, produce visualizations (heat maps, charts) and prepare reports for dissemination.

Qualifications

• Must ensure high-quality data collection and integrity.
• Experience handling large datasets and complex data relationships.
• Ability to translate data into readable formats and visuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collect and cleanse structured and unstructured data from web sources and reports.
• Process datasets for accuracy and consistency for analysis.
• Analyze data to identify trends and insights and present findings via visualizations and reports.
• Prepare professional reports and presentations for publication.
• Work independently with regular project updates in virtual meetings.

Skills

Data management

Data cleansing

Data analysis

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Data visualization

Report preparation

Independent work

Tools

Excel

Job description

Part-Time Research Assistant – 3PL Warehouse Industry Impact Study### Part-Time Research Assistant – 3PL Warehouse Industry Impact StudyApply: Penn State University Park: Part time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000084057# **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.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The Center for Supply Chain Research at Penn State University Park invites applications for one part-time research assistant to start in November 2026. The successful candidate will assist Dr. Saurabh Bansal and Dr. Donna Palumbo for up to 10 hours per week for approximately 6 weeks.**Job Duties:*** Seek out and collect structured and unstructured data* Cleanse, process, and organize supply chain datasets from various web sources, industry reports, industry organizations, public data sources (i.e. census, public intelligence) to support business intelligence and research* Cleanse and process data for accuracy and consistency, preparing it for analysis* Analyze to identify trends, patterns, or insights and present findings through visualizations and reports**Required Qualifications:*** Must be able to ensure high-quality data collection, integrity, and readiness for analysis* Strong command and background in data management and experience working with varying sizes of data sets.* Ability to analyze complex data sets and derive meaningful insights; includes quantitative and qualitative analysis and recommendations for further research and action.* Meticulous in ensuring data accuracy and handling exceptions or anomalies in data.* Capable of translating data into readable information and accessible formats (i.e. Excel spreadsheets, data sets).* Ability to develop data tables and visualizations (heat maps, charts, info graphics) to help illustrate findings.* Capable of developing innovative solutions to overcome technical challenges encountered during data collection and information preparation.* Ability to present findings in professional preparing report and presentation formats suitable for publication.* Ability to work independently with little guidance and provide regular updates to project leadership and participate in regular virtual calls/meetings.Candidates with questions may contact the department assistant, Autumn Knepp, at [e-mail].