Part-Time Research Support-Roberts Lab

Penn State University; South Dakota; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in South Dakota is seeking a part-time Research Support member for the Robert's lab. The successful candidate will assist graduate students with various projects, including ice cream production. Responsibilities include conducting chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses, along with data entry and report writing. The position requires approximately 20 hours of work per week, making it ideal for current students looking to gain research experience.

Qualifications

• Assist with ice cream mix and other projects.
• Conduct chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses.
• Enter data and develop written reports.

Responsibilities

• Support activities in Robert's lab.
• Work in the pilot plant and research laboratory.
• Assist graduate students as directed.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Physical analysis

Microbiological analysis

Data entry

Report writing

Education

Student status at Penn State

Job description

Part-Time Research Support-Roberts Lab page is loaded## Part-Time Research Support-Roberts Lablocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000077582# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete . **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**We are seeking students interested in supporting activities in the Robert’s lab within the Food Science Building. The successful candidate will work in the pilot plant and the research laboratory. In the pilot plant they will assist graduate students with ice cream mix and ice cream as well as other projects as directed. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to learn and conduct chemical (e.g. total solid and fat), physical (e.g. hardness, melt rate, particle size) and microbiological (e.g. Standard Plate counts and coliform counts) analyses. The successful candidate may also enter data and develop written reports. The position is part-time at ~20 hours per week. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review . **EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity 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.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.