Graduate Student Lab/Research Assistant

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University in Orange, CA is seeking a Graduate Student Research Assistant to support research activities in the Food Processing Laboratory. The role involves hands-on work with product formulation, small-batch production trials, and equipment operation under faculty supervision.

The successful candidate will be pursuing an MS in Food Science with approval of Dr. Prakash, assist with data collection, inventory management, and contribute to ongoing research and development projects in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing MS in Food Science; approval of Dr. Prakash.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dr. Prakash and lab technician with food processing experiments and trials.
• Prepare and batch food or beverage formulations according to recipes or instructions.
• Monitor processing conditions such as temperature, flow rate, and drying parameters during trials.
• Measure and weigh ingredients accurately for small-batch production.
• Record data, observations, and processing results from experiments.

Education

MS in Food Science

Job description

Student Title Classification Information

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Grad

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $23.00 - $23.00

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

The Graduate Student Research Assistant supports research activities within the Food Processing Laboratory by assisting faculty and laboratory staff with product formulation, small-batch production trials, and equipment operation. This position provides hands-on experience in food processing research, laboratory operations, data collection, and inventory management while contributing to ongoing research and development projects.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Dr. Prakash and the lab technician with food processing experiments and trials.
• Preparing and batching food or beverage formulations according to recipes or research instructions.
• Monitoring processing conditions like temperature, flow rate, and drying parameters during trials.
• Measuring and weighing ingredients accurately for small-batch production.
• Recording data, observations, and processing results from experiments.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing MS in Food Science, approval of Dr. Prakash.

Desired Qualifications

• Pursuing MS in Food Science, approval of Dr. Prakash.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS

Pre-screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Federal Work Study Award?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Optional Documents

MAIN CAMPUS

One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
[phone]

RINKER HEALTH SCIENCE CAMPUS

9401 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.