Penn State University · 8 hours ago
Part-Time Research Assistant-Roberts Lab
Penn State University is seeking students for the Roberts Lab in the Department of Food Science. The role involves conducting organized research in food processing and microbiology, performing literature searches, and preparing summaries for ongoing research projects.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Conduct organized research in the area of food processing/food microbiology
Perform independent literature searches and prepare summaries of topics pertinent to ongoing and future research
Prepare summaries of research projects conducted in the laboratory
Conduct research under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) leading to peer reviewed publication. Assist PI with grant preparation if required
Perform analytical procedures and protocols as directed
Collect and analyze data from ongoing research projects at the Pilot Plants/laboratory
Operate food processor equipment following the standard operating procedure
Assist in product manufacturing for research trials
Conduct other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Conduct organized research in the area of food processing/food microbiology
Perform independent literature searches and prepare summaries of topics pertinent to ongoing and future research
Prepare summaries of research projects conducted in the laboratory
Conduct research under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) leading to peer reviewed publication
Assist PI with grant preparation if required
Perform analytical procedures and protocols as directed
Collect and analyze data from ongoing research projects at the Pilot Plants/laboratory
Operate food processor equipment following the standard operating procedure
Assist in product manufacturing for research trials
Conduct other duties as assigned
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
Company
Penn State University
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