Clinical Study Student Assistant- NFS #738633601

Jimmy Jazz; Spadra (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Student Assistant to join a clinical study project within the Nutrition and Food Science Department. The role involves hands-on sample handling, participant coordination, and data documentation on-site at Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, CA.

Training and collaboration with faculty and staff are provided. We offer a structured student employment opportunity with a base pay of $18.00 per hour, and the project includes a 70-hour stipend at the same rate.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in food science and nutrition.
• Willing to work with a group in-person.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training sessions related to clinical study procedures.
• Prepare, package, label, and organize food samples for distribution.
• Coordinate and distribute study foods and materials to participants and maintain records.
• Assist with participant scheduling, visits, data collection, and documentation.
• Follow PI and research team instructions to ensure study objectives.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food prep areas and equipment.

Skills

Food science

Nutrition knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science

Job description

• Location 3801 W TEMPLE AVE BLDG 55,FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION,POMONA, CA, 91768-2557,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Student Assistant

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

SUMMARY

Join an exciting research project aimed to complete a clinical study. We are seeking motivated students from the Nutrition and Food Science Department. The student is expected to have a strong knowledge of food science and nutrition. We are looking for students who are passionate about learning clinical study. This is a unique opportunity to work with expert faculty and engage with communities.

ABOUT US

As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Enterprises also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Enterprises and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Pepsi Scholarship. In addition, the Enterprises administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Enterprises contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

Participate in training sessions related to clinical study procedures, food sample handling, participant interactions, and study protocol compliance.

Prepare, package, label, and organize food samples for distribution to study participants according to approved study protocols.

Coordinate and distribute study foods and materials to participants and maintain accurate records of sample distribution and inventory.

Assist with participant scheduling, study visits, data collection activities, and documentation required for the clinical study.

Follow all instructions provided by the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team to ensure successful completion of study objectives.

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas, storage spaces, equipment, utensils, and other facilities used in the clinical study. Keep all work areas organized and compliant with food safety and research requirements.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Strong interest in food science and nutrition,

2. Willing to work with a group in-person,

Preferred

1. Bachelor's degree in food science and/or any related fields.

2. Lab work experience in food processing and engineering.

Stipend

The project has fund for the student for 70 hours at $18 per hour.

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.