Student Assistant (Research, Remote)

Job summary

Support a research initiative focused on sensory science and data analysis within a laboratory setting. This role involves managing experimental samples and contributing to data-driven research in the field of chemistry and sensory perception.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a late Bachelor's or early Master's degree in food chemistry or a related field.
• Interest in laboratory work and experimental processes.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques such as Gas Chromatography, Spectroscopy, and E-noses.
• Detail-oriented and structured approach to sample and data management.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage large collections of samples using QR-based tracking systems.
• Ensure proper storage, cataloguing, and traceability of experimental samples.
• Prepare samples for analytical platforms like GC-MS and other instrumentation.
• Support daily laboratory workflows and assist in experimental execution.
• Contribute to early-stage data analysis tasks.

Skills

What you can expect

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with scientists and peers.
• Eagerness to learn new scientific methods and tools.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and maintain high standards of data and sample quality.
• Hands-on experience with scientific workflows and exposure to analytical chemistry techniques.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate academic commitments.
• A collaborative environment with access to a network of researchers and fellow students.