Food Technology Research Assistant

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Position Title:

Food Technology Research Assistant

Job Profile:

Student Help

Position Summary:

Department & Contact within department:

School of Agriculture

Kathy Kunkel

Is Work Study required:

☐Yes

☒No

Preferences:

 

School Year: ☐Freshman  ☐Sophomore  ☐Junior  ☐Senior ☒Any

Minimum GPA: 2.0

Majors:  School of Agriculture preferred

Position Description:

 

The Food Technology Research Lab is recruiting exceptional students to work on research projects focusing on the utilization of non-thermal processing technologies for food and agricultural applications.  Students need to be self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills, able to work independently, and enjoy challenges.

 

Job Duties:

 

Duties and expectations include but are not limited to:

·         Experimental execution

·         Data collection and analysis

·         Lab maintenance

·         Report writing

·         Literature review

Application Deadline:

Applications must be received by: May 31, 2026

 

This will be how long the position is advertised in Handshake or how long the application link will be active.  

 

Key Job Responsibilities:

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