Research Support - Nutrition Study Assistant

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

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park is seeking a Recruitment Assistant to support ongoing and planned recruitment activities and help expand outreach in the community. You will assist with preparing laboratory test-meals for research studies involving children, organize study materials and kits, and enter data accurately.

Candidates should have training in nutrition or food science, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset; Penn State emphasizes safety, teamwork, and

Qualifications

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Patience with children

Education

Training in nutrition or food science or related field

Job description

Penn State University in University Park is seeking a Recruitment Assistant to support ongoing and planned recruitment activities and help expand outreach in the community. You will assist with preparing laboratory test-meals for research studies involving children, organize study materials and kits, and enter data accurately.

Candidates should have training in nutrition or food science, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset; Penn State emphasizes safety, teamwork, and