Part-Time Research Support, Healthy Mom Zone

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA seeks a part-time Research Assistant in the Department of Kinesiology to support data collection, compilation, and collaborative research activities. The role also includes kitchen duties for food lab preparation and scaling of ingredients, along with general office tasks such as filing, mailing and photocopying.

Applicants must apply online. Employment may involve background checks in accordance with University policy.

Qualifications

• Part-time research assistant duties include data collection, compilation and review, and support for research collaboration.
• Kitchen duties include food lab preparation and scaling of ingredients, plus general office tasks such as filing, mailing and photocopying.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, compilation and review for research projects.
• Support collaboration efforts across teams and departments.
• Perform kitchen/food lab prep, scale ingredients, and handle routine office tasks.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Health and Human Development, seeks to hire part-time research assistants to assist with research projects to include collecting, compiling, reviewing data; working on research collaboration; general kitchen duties to include food lab preparation, scaling of ingredients; general office work to include filing, mailing, photocopying, etc.

To be considered, applicants must apply online.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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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.

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.

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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.