Part-Time Research Support - Water, Health, and Nutrition Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Water, Health, and Nutrition Lab in Centre County. The role includes onboarding, creating lab documentation, coordinating trainings, and assisting with meetings and schedules.

Applicants should have prior lab experience and be able to support wet-lab upkeep, IRB forms as needed, and mentor RAs. Employment is subject to background checks per university policy.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a lab setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding for research assistants and organize scheduling.
• Create directions, passwords, and contact sheets for the lab.
• Coordinate lab tours, check trainings, and paperwork completion.
• Determine RA availability and build schedules.
• Assist PI with meeting planning, reminders, and follow-up emails with links and topics.

Skills

Lab experience

Education

Lab experience (education)

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Water, Health, and Nutrition Lab is seeking a part-time research assistant to perform the following job duties:

• Assist with onboarding for research assistants
• Create directions for lab, passwords and contact sheets
• Assist with lab tours, directions, check in to make sure all trainings and paperwork has been done
• Determine RA availability and create schedules
• Work with PI to determine meeting dates and times, send out meeting reminders and follow up emails with links and topics discussed in the meeting
• Create Zoom meetings if applicable
• Pick up mail/packages from 219, order supplies for travel when necessary
• Assist with training of lab research assistants and in person meetings
• Track hours and reach out to RAs not meeting expectations
• Continue regular RA research
• Conduct literature reviews for PI
• Draft IRB forms when necessary
• Assist in upkeep and training responsibilities for wet lab
• Advise RAs with their work

Education and experience must include experience in a lab setting.

Background Checks/Clearances

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

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