Part-time Research Assistant - Petersen Kitchen

Penn State University

State College, Pennsylvania, US
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Attentive to detail
Excellent communication skills
Organizational skills
** Penn State University is seeking part-time research assistants for Dr. Kristina Petersen’s lab in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. The role involves meal preparation, engaging with research participants, and performing administrative tasks, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. **

Job Summary

  • The Kitchen produces tightly controlled meals and diets for research studies conducted at Penn State.
  • The position involves preparing, cooking, and packing research meals and snacks according to standard protocols and recipes.
  • The successful candidate will be available to work for at least 20 hours per week during the summer.

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Match Score: 75

** Penn State University is seeking part-time research assistants for Dr. Kristina Petersen’s lab in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. The role involves meal preparation, engaging with research participants, and performing administrative tasks, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Attentive to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Work as part of a team

Nice-to-have

  • Prior customer service experience
  • Prior hospitality experience
  • Positive attitude
  • Love of food

Key Requirements

  • Must be available May to August 2026
  • Must be willing to undertake training in human subjects research
  • Must be available at least 20 hours per week

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