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Temporary Nutrition Program Research Assistant

Job Description

Posting Number

PG194790TM

Position Number

11ASO3379

Position Type

Temporary

Essential Job Duties

The Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at NC State University is looking for a part-time Nutrition Program Research Assistant o support the delivery and evaluation of two nutrition programs, including the Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) program (a diabetes education and support program) and the PhytoRx Families produce prescription program. Duties will include helping with participant recruitment, data collection, program delivery, data analysis, manuscript writing, and presentations. The  Nutrition Program Research Assistant will also help the Project Coordinator with communication efforts among project participants and stakeholders. This position will also include compensated travel to eastern North Carolina to interface with the county-based NC State Extension Family and Consumer Science Agents, and other state and community-based agency/organization professionals and volunteers. 

Is Time Limited

No

Job City & State

Raleigh, NC

Department

Agricultural and Human Sciences

Classification Title

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title

Temporary Nutrition Program Research Assistant

Work Schedule

20/hrs per week, flexible during the week with occasional evenings

Other Work/Responsibilities

  • n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

  • A bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health, health behavior, or health-related field

Department Required Skills

  • Experience conducting nutrition/health behavior research, including collecting objective nutrition and health data (A1C, blood pressure, Veggie Meter scans, CIR breath samples, height, and weight)
  • Organized, dependable, and excellent communication skills

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

  • 2 years of experience conducting nutrition/health behavior research and collecting nutrition and health data

Required License or Certification

  • Valid driver’s license 

Valid NC Driver's License required?

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Anticipated Hiring Range

$21-$25/hr

Job Open Date

12/23/2024

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/212437

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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