Undergraduate Student Research Assistant

Posting Details Student Title Classification Information Quick Link https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/39619 Job Number SE195024 Position Information Department or Unit Name Food Sciences Position Headcount 1 Position Title Undergraduate Student Research Assistant Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $18.00 - $18.00 Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor Rosalee Hellberg Supervisor Email hellberg@chapman.edu Scheduling Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar (https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx) Desired Start Date 06/01/2026 Projected End Date 08/07/2026 Average number of hours per week Up to 40 hours/Summer Only Position Summary Information Job Description Summary Food Safety Research Assistant that will be working and assisting within Dr. Hellberg's lab.Position is for 30hrs per week. Responsibilities The student will conduct laboratory analysis in food microbiology experiments.The student will assist with manuscript preparation and presentation of research at conferences.Participate in lab meetings and research discussions. Required Qualifications Prior experience with microbiological laboratory techniques. Desired Qualifications Prior experience with microbiological laboratory techniques.Basic knowledge of microbiological techniques.Familiarity with laboratory equipment. Special Instructions to Applicants Budget Information Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS