Part-Time Research Assistant-Kwasniewski Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a temporary, part-time Research Assistant to support lab and field research in fermentation sciences, wine chemistry, and grape development. The role involves sample preparation, operating lab equipment, and data entry. Ideal candidates should have some progress toward a B.S. in a STEM field and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Some progress toward a B.S. in a STEM related field.
• Basic familiarity with chemistry and lab practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sample preparation and extraction.
• Operate lab equipment such as spectrophotometer, HPLC, and GC-MS.
• Work with graduate students and post-docs on ongoing projects.

Skills

Chemistry

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Learning Aptitude

Education

B.S. in Food Science

B.S. in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC-MS

Excel

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Laboratory of Dr. Misha Kwasniewski in the College of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Food Science at Penn State, University Park campus, is seeking a temporary, part-time Research Assistantto support ongoing lab and field research projects related to fermentation sciences, wine chemistry and grape development.

Duties will include:

• Assist with sample preparation and extraction
• Operate Lab equipment such as a spectrophotometer, HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) and GC-MS (gas chromatography mass spectrometer)
• Enter data using Excel or other programs
• Work with graduate students, post-docs and other lab members on ongoing projects as needed
• Occasional work in research and commercial vineyards planting vines and sampling

Skills:

• Basic familiarity with chemistry and lab practices
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Aptitude and interest in learning new methodology

Thisjobrequires some progress toward a B.S. in a STEM related field such as food science or Chemistry.

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