Part-Time Research Assistant: Child Nutrition Lab

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Keller Lab is seeking a part-time Research Support to assist with recruitment, prepare meals for research studies, and organize study materials for families. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and a patient, positive approach when working with children.

Ideal candidates will have training in nutrition or food science and a collaborative mindset, with duties including data entry and maintaining study documents in a busy laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Training in nutrition, food science or a related field.
• Ability to work well with children and families.
• Willingness to work as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing and planned recruitment activities.
• Participate in new recruitment opportunities in the community.
• Prepare laboratory test-meals for delivery to children in studies.
• Organize study materials and sample kits for mailing to families.
• Enter and clean data for study records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Patience with children

Positive attitude

Education

Nutrition or Food Science background

Job description

Penn State University’s Keller Lab is seeking a part-time Research Support to assist with recruitment, prepare meals for research studies, and organize study materials for families. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and a patient, positive approach when working with children.

Ideal candidates will have training in nutrition or food science and a collaborative mindset, with duties including data entry and maintaining study documents in a busy laboratory setting.