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Student Lifeguard

Orange, CA · On-site

$17.50/hr

Posting Details Student Title Classification Information Quick Link Job Number SE220024 Position ... Grad and Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $17.50 - $17.50 Pay Range Information Chapman University ...

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Student First Aid

Orange, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

... or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90 Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position.

Chapman University

Student First Aid

Orange, CA

$16.90/hr

... or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90 Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position.

Chapman University

Student Research Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$18/hr

... Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $18.00 Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range ...

Chapman University

Student Research Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

... or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90 Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position.

Chapman University

Student Technician

Orange, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Student Title Classification Information Quick Link Job Number SE227124 Position Information ... Grad and Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90 Pay Range Information Chapman University ...

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Undergraduate Student Research Assistant

Chapman University

Orange, CA • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Posting Details
Student Title Classification Information
Quick Link
https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/39841
Job Number
SE202824
Position Information
Department or Unit Name
Food Sciences
Position Headcount
1
Position Title
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
Academic Year
Summer 2026
Term or Semester
Summer
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range
$20.00 per hour
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
Anuradha Prakash
Supervisor Email
prakash@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
08/23/2026
Average number of hours per week
Up to 10 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
  • 10 hours per week
  • The selected candidate will assist faculty and graduate students in conducting lab work related to a research project on RTD coffee with milk.
  • Preparing and batching food or beverage formulations according to recipes or research instructions.

Responsibilities
  • Monitoring processing conditions like temperature, flow rate, and drying parameters during trials.
  • Measuring and weighing ingredients accurately for small-batch production.
  • Recording data, observations, and processing results from experiments.
  • Cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining lab equipment after use.
  • Organizing and maintaining ingredient, supply, and equipment inventories.

Required Qualifications
  • Pursuing BS in Chemistry, approval of Dr. Prakash.

Desired Qualifications
  • Pursuing BS in Chemistry, approval of Dr. Prakash.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required?
With or Without FWS

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