Subject: Student Assistant

Description:
A nutrition database group seeks a part-time student assistant. Tasks include
1) data entry and auditing of commercial dietary supplement product
information; 2) compiling data for reports using Excel and Access; 3)
graphing of data 4) documenting sample records; and 5) processing dietary
supplement samples for shipment. The tasks performed will support researchers
investigating the ingredient content and performance quality testing (off
site) of dietary supplements.  This project is NIH funded and on site at the
US Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, MD.  Student are hired
through the University of Maryland.

Position Requirements: A current sophomore or junior at the University of
Maryland, majoring in science, information technology or a related field.
This position requires logical thinking, organizational skills and the
ability to accurately record and analyze data. Strong experience using
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), interest in research studies,
data analysis, and excellent attention to detail are required.  Experience
with Microsoft Access is preferred.

This position is 10 hours per week during the school semester and up to
40 hours in the summer. To apply for this job, please send a resume and a
cover letter that highlights your organizational, spreadsheet, data analysis
and graphing skills to [log in to unmask]




Contact Person: Phuongtan Tey
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