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Part-Time Research Assistant- Child Health Research Center

Penn State University Parkmid

Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

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30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) is preferred. Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong attention to detail, effective organizational and time-management skills,

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Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

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The Penn State College of Health and Human Development’s Child Health Research Center (CHRC) is seeking part-time Research Assistants for the Fall 2026 semester. Selected candidates will support multiple ongoing research and outreach projects by assisting with data entry, field-based data collection, kitchen preparation, and a range of administrative and organizational tasks. Most responsibilities will take place in Noll Laboratory, with some activities located at College Heights. Availability for full-day field-based data collection visits (8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) is preferred.

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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