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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Temporary Sensory Facililty Assistant in LOGAN, Utah
Temporary Sensory Facililty Assistant
Requisition ID: 2025-8706
of Openings: 2
Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Administrative/Clerical Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc Department: Nutrition Dietetics and Food Sciences Advertised Salary: $15.00 per hour
Overview Two temporary sensory facility assistant positions (beginning of January 2025 to the beginning of February 2025) at the USU Sensory Facility, which is directed by Dr. Joana Pico and is located at the Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences (NDFS) department. The selected candidates will assist in the following areas:
- Sample preparation for sensory tests, including cups labeling and trays preparation.
- Accurately weigh and measure tastants according to specified guidelines.
- Prepare solutions and samples for sensory evaluation.
- Assist in setting up and breaking down sensory sessions.
- Keep the Sensory Facility clean and tidy.
- Help with the preparation of the samples on the sensory test days.
- Assist in the sensory kitchen on test days.
Responsibilities
- Sample preparation for sensory tests, including cups labeling and trays preparation.
- Accurately weigh and measure tastants according to specified guidelines.
- Prepare solutions and samples for sensory evaluation.
- Assist in setting up and breaking down sensory sessions.
- Keep the Sensory Facility clean and tidy.
- Help with the preparation of the samples on the sensory test days.
- Assist in the sensory kitchen on test days.
Qualifications
- Must be available Monday-Friday at the selected time slot
- High school diploma or equivalent; further education in a related field is a plus.
- Previous experience in a laboratory or sensory science setting is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow precise instructions and protocols.
Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:
- Resume/CV
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary $15.00 per hour
ADA This position requires moderate physical effort. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, including lifting up to 25 pounds, walking and standing. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.
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