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HNRC Lab Assistant

Categories: Collaboration & teamwork, Communication, Critical thinking & problem solving, Student

Department: Human Nutrition Center

HNRC Lab Assistant

  • 498473
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Institutional Student
  • Closing on: Aug 28 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $16.20 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • Up to 20 during fall and spring semesters, up to 40 during summer and breaks
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.


The Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center (HNRC) is a part of the Plains Area Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The Grand Forks HNRC has been a world leader in nutrition research for more than 30 years. The current foundation of research is obesity prevention, health roles of food, and bone health.


The HNRC student position will play a part in a variety of areas regarding USDA studies that are now happening. This position will have the opportunity to work with and monitor human study participants while at the HNRC as well as working directly in a wet or dry laboratory. Whether your interest is to gain valuable research experience or looking for the perfect flexible part time job, joining the HNRC is a great opportunity for you. Come join a great team that is willing to work with you to enhance your college experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Monitor human study participants at the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center (GF HNRC)
    • Ensure that study participants follow the study protocol
    • Keep study participants safe
    • Serve meals, collect urine samples, and perform light housekeeping tasks
  • Lab Assistant
    • Data collection
    • Data entry
    • Data quality checks and organization
    • Identifying/downloading/summarizing research articles
    • Maintaining chart of lab activities
    • Assistance in running clinical trials
    • Assisting with study measures and manuscript preparation
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

  • Flexible schedule
  • CPR Certified or willing to complete training for CPR certifications
  • Ability to work well with others in a team environment
  • Interest in learning about research and/or nutrition science
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen as a requirement of the USDA grants
  • Successful completion of Federal background check and fingerprinting
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • STEM major
  • Nutrition related major

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Class schedule
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM CST on the closing date. Student job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and Civil Rights & Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. 

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Clery Statement

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