Research Assistant

Research Assistant

The Department of Grain Science and Industry is seeking a highly motivated and reliable Research Assistant to support research in the Carbohydrate Polymers lab. This position involves assisting with moving lab items and setting up the lab, conducting research and analytical tests, compiling and analyzing data, and assisting in the preparation of reports. The assistant will work under the supervision of the PI and contribute to projects focused on starch analysis, including starch content, amylose content, molecular structure of amylose and amylopectin, gelatinization, retrogradation and pasting properties, and other lab duties as assigned by the PI.

• 522177
• Manhattan, Kansas, United States
• Grain and Food Science
• Temporary Part-time
• Closing at: Sep 11 2026 - 23:55 CDT
• On-site

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About This Role

The Department of Grain Science and Industry is seeking a highly motivated and reliable Research Assistant to support research in the Carbohydrate Polymers lab. This position involves assisting with moving lab items and setting up the lab, conducting research and analytical tests, compiling and analyzing data, and assisting in the preparation of reports. The assistant will work under the supervision of the PI and contribute to projects focused on starch analysis, including starch content, amylose content, molecular structure of amylose and amylopectin, gelatinization, retrogradation and pasting properties, and other lab duties as assigned by the PI.

About Us

The Department of Grain and Food Science is committed to providing high-quality education, advancing innovation in grain and food science research, and building strong industry partnerships to meet the evolving needs of global food systems.

Our faculty includes several current and former Grain and Food Science members who are ranked among the world's top 2% of researchers in a 2020 Stanford University study.

For more than 110 years, Kansas State University has been a global leader in flour milling and industry-focused education. Since 1951, it has remained one of the few institutions worldwide to offer four-year bachelor's degrees in Bakery Science and Management, Feed and Pet Food Science, Food Science, and Milling Science and Management.

Our internationally recognized graduate program also provides a wide range of opportunities for both applied and fundamental research, leading to master's and doctoral degrees in grain science, food science, and related fields.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You''ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree
• Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced theoretical knowledge, highly specialized methodologies, and critical problem-solving skills fundamental to this work. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in grain science, engineering, or a science discipline or closely related field.
• Availability to start immediately
• Experience in laboratory work
• Experience with research in starch

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Professional References

Application Window

Applications close on:9/11/2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$20.00-$26.00