Part-time Research Support - Keller 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

## Part-time Research Support - Keller LabApply: Hybrid: Penn State University Park: Part time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000083015# **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 Children's Eating Behavior Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Kathleen L. Keller in the Department of Nutritional Sciences is seeking applicants to perform the following duties: * 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.Candidates are encouraged to have training in nutrition, food science or a related field, as well as to show attention to detail, a positive attitude, patience with children and a willingness to work as part of a team. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**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.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.