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Penn State University Talent Acquisition Part-Time Research Support - Water, Health, and Nutrition Lab in University Park, Pennsylvania
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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.
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