Research Assistant: Data & Lab Support (Part-Time)

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park seeks a part-time Research Assistant to support the Child & Family Behavioral Health Lab activities. You will assist with data entry, lab logistics, and project documentation, coordinating with students and community partners.

The role involves maintaining lab records, supporting financial tasks, and helping with reports, grants, and proposals as needed. Prior research experience is preferred; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Previous social and behavioral research experience is preferred.
• Background checks/clearance employment with the University will require successful background checks.
• Experience supporting lab start-up, operations, and logistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support lab start-up, operations and logistics, data entry, and project documentation.
• Schedule lab meetings, coordinate community engagement, and collaborate with students and partners.
• Maintain documentation, records, and archives for lab activities and safety requirements.
• Assist with financial aspects including purchase requests and budget tracking.
• Provide data management: data entry, coding, data visualization, and reporting.
• Support training sessions on data-related systems and assist with editing, preparing, and submitting summaries, reports, grants, and proposals.

Job description

Penn State University in University Park seeks a part-time Research Assistant to support the Child & Family Behavioral Health Lab activities. You will assist with data entry, lab logistics, and project documentation, coordinating with students and community partners.

The role involves maintaining lab records, supporting financial tasks, and helping with reports, grants, and proposals as needed. Prior research experience is preferred; background checks apply.