Part-time Research Assistant - Petersen Kitchen

Penn State Golf Courses

State College, Pennsylvania, USA
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Preparing research meals
Cooking research meals
Packing research meals
** The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Petersen Kitchen, focusing on meal preparation and participant engagement for nutritional studies from May to August 2026. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, proactive, and possess strong communication skills, with a passion for food and a willingness to learn. **

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.
  • Applicants must be willing to undertake training in human subjects research (training will be provided).

Matching Summary

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** The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Petersen Kitchen, focusing on meal preparation and participant engagement for nutritional studies from May to August 2026. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, proactive, and possess strong communication skills, with a passion for food and a willingness to learn. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • preparing research meals
  • cooking research meals
  • packing research meals
  • assessing participant adherence
  • data entry

Nice-to-have

  • proactive and task-oriented
  • attentive to detail
  • excellent communication skills
  • organizational skills
  • positive attitude and willingness to learn

Key Requirements

  • Available for at least 20 hours per week during summer
  • In-person job in State College, Pennsylvania
  • Resume/CV and cover letter required

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter