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Part-Time Research Support-Roberts Lab

Penn State University
Penn State University Park, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Apr 2026

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

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.

 

 

 

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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 here.

 

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.

 

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