Part-Time Foods Lab Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Skill-building opportunity

Recommendation letters from professors

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is looking for dedicated research assistants to join the Nutritional lab. The role involves providing support in meal production for controlled feeding studies within a state-of-the-art kitchen. Candidates should be responsible, customer-oriented, and comfortable in a team or individual setting. Flexibility in scheduling is needed, with a commitment of at least 10 hours per week. This position is a great way to build skills and gain CV-enhancing experience.

Qualifications

• Dedicated and reliable students with willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with food handling and production.
• Hospitality experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing meals for controlled feeding studies.
• Follow recipes and procedures accurately.
• Work efficiently with a flexible schedule.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Food handling

Ability to follow directions

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Nutritional lab of Dr. Kristina Petersen is seeking a team of dynamic and responsible undergraduates to join our highly productive research kitchen. We are looking for research assistants to help produce meals for controlled feeding studies in our recently renovated kitchen facility. We are seeking dedicated, reliable students who are capable of providing excellent customer service and familiar with food handling and production. Hospitality experience is a plus, but a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and work as an individual or as part of a team depending on the study is our main requirement.

Interested persons should be able to follow directions accurately, work quickly and efficiently, and follow recipes and procedures. Flexible schedules require a minimum of 10 hours a week in a lab that operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during both the academic year and summer. This position offers excellent skill‑building and CV opportunity along with recommendation letters from the Professor in charge.

EEO STATEMENT

Penn State is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.

LOCATION

University Park, PA