HNRC Lab Assistant
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 16.2-16.2 / hour
Posted on Aug 5, 2026
HNRC Lab Assistant
- 498473
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Institutional Student
- Closing on: Aug 28 2026
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.
