Part-time Research Support - Keller Lab

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Children’s Eating Behavior Laboratory is seeking applicants to assist with recruitment, organize study materials, and prepare laboratory test-meals for delivery to participating children. This role involves data entry and collaboration with a team of researchers in Nutritional Sciences.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well with children in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Training in nutrition, food science or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive attitude.
• Patience with children and willingness to work as part of a 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 research studies.
• Organize study materials and sample kits for mailing to families.
• Enter and clean data for research projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Patience with children

Education

Nutrition or Food Science background

Job description

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.

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