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

Job Title

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.

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

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