About This Role

K-State Olathe is looking to hire a Research Aide to support the Sensory & Consumer Research Center. Reporting to the Director, this position will assist with on-site consumer research studies: food-safe prep, station set-up, participant software help, sample service, and clean-up. The research aide will also assist with home use studies by preparing the kits: packing, stuffing, and labeling mailers.

The incumbent is scheduled to work when there are consumer research studies to be conducted. Hours can be from 0-16 hrs/week and may include evenings. This is a temporary, part-time non-exempt position. Responsibilities include:

• Assist servers and kitchen staff in the set-up, execution, and clean-up of CLT (Consumer Location Test) consumer research studies:
  • Assist in kitchen with product preparation/portioning following food safety
  • guidelines
  • Set up panelist stations with appropriate supplies required for the test
  • Assist participants with software troubleshooting
  • Serve participants' samples in timely manner
  • Clean-up panelist stations between sessions and at the end of the test
  • Assist with kitchen clean-up at the end of the test
• To assist Sensory & Consumer Research team in preparing samples for home use studies:
  • Packaging samples for mailing
  • Stuffing envelopes or boxes of samples for product pick-up or shipping
  • Labeling envelopes or boxes for mailing

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:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Organized
• Reliable, on time
• Customer oriented/friendly, yet professional
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player, works well with others
• Able to stand for prolonged time periods
• Able to lift 30 pounds

Additional Role Information:

• Able to work flexible hours - including evenings.

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 online at https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/research-aide-olathe-kansas-united-states

• Resume
• 3 professional references

Application Window

Applications close on:  March 4, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$12.00 - $14.00 per hour