Research Assistant

Kansas State University

Manhattan

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r**Research Assistant**

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rKansas State University

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r****About This Role****

The Department of Grain Science and Industry is seeking a highly

motivated and reliable Research Assistant to support operations in the

Wheat Quality Lab. This position involves conducting routine 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 wheat quality tests, including

experimental milling, near-infrared spectroscopy, mixograph,

farinograph, test baking, moisture, ash, 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 science

discipline or closely related field.

  • Willingness to learn and follow instructions
  • Availability to start immediately
  • Experience in laboratory work
  • Experience with research

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

  • 1\. Page Up KSU online application

2\. Resume

3\. Letter of Interest

4\. List of three references with email address and phone numbers

listed

****Application Window****

Applications close on:7/01/2026

****Anticipated Hiring Pay Range****

\$18.86 - \$25.46

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