Part-time Research Support-roberts Lab

Penn State

University Park, PA, US
Hybrid
Assist graduate students with ice cream projects
Conduct chemical physical and microbiological analyses
Enter data and develop written reports
Penn State is seeking a part-time Research Support student for the Roberts Lab within the Food Science Building, focusing on ice cream mix and other related projects. The role involves laboratory analyses and data management, requiring approximately 20 hours of work per week

Job Summary

  • The position involves working in the pilot plant and research laboratory to support activities in the Robert's lab within the Food Science Building.
  • Candidates will assist graduate students with ice cream mix and ice cream as well as other directed projects.
  • The successful candidate is expected to learn and conduct chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses including total solid, fat, hardness, melt rate, particle size, and microbial counts.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Penn State is seeking a part-time Research Support student for the Roberts Lab within the Food Science Building, focusing on ice cream mix and other related projects. The role involves laboratory analyses and data management, requiring approximately 20 hours of work per week.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assist graduate students with ice cream projects
  • Conduct chemical physical and microbiological analyses
  • Enter data and develop written reports

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in supporting university research activities
  • Willingness to learn new analytical techniques

Key Requirements

  • Successful completion of background check(s)
  • Current Penn State student or employee status preferred for internal application
  • Part-time availability for approximately 20 hours per week

Work Rights

Not specified

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