Part-time Research Assistant - Petersen Kitchen

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking part-time research assistants for Dr. Kristina Petersen's lab in Nutritional Sciences. The role involves preparing controlled meals for research studies, engaging with participants, and supervising students. Ideal candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills, possess a proactive attitude, and be attentive to detail.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in customer service or hospitality is a plus.
• Candidates must be willing to undergo training in human subjects research.
• Flexible availability required, including early mornings and summer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and pack research meals and snacks.
• Engage with research participants and assess adherence to protocols.
• Supervise undergraduate student research assistants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Dr. Kristina Petersen's lab in the Department of Nutritional Sciences is seekingdynamic part-time research assistants to join our highly productive research kitchen. The Kitchen produces tightly controlled meals and diets for research studies conducted at Penn State. The position involves preparing, cooking, and packing research meals and snacks according to standard protocols and recipes. In addition, the position involves engaging with research participants to provide instructions and assess adherence to the research protocol, research-related administrative tasks, and data entry. The position also involves supervision of undergraduate student research assistants. We seek candidates that are proactive, task- orientated, attentive to detail, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. Prior experiences in customer service or hospitality a plus, but a positive attitude, love of food and a willingness to learn and work as an individual or as part of a team depending on the task is the main requirement.Applicants must be willing to undertake training in human subjects research (training will be provided). The successful candidate will have flexible availability that includes early mornings, University no-class days including Spring Break, and summer.

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