Student Researcher

4 days ago

Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

**Please Note: This is a casual opportunity ending on or before March 31, 2026**

**Please Note: This posting will be used to fill two positions**

The position provides research support to the Researchers in the Centre for Culinary Innovation. The primary activity of this position is to execute research directions and procedures devised by senior Centre staff, with an emphasis on prototype development. Under the guidance of the Food Scientist and Culinary Scientist, this position will support product development, perform analytical procedures to collect data, draft reports and participate in presentations to clients.

**Key**Responsibilities**:

- Basic understanding of scientific methods and research methodologies
- Intermediate knowledge of culinary arts, including culinary techniques, flavour profile development, and use of a wide variety of commercial kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of food safety standards and safe food handling procedures
- Good computing skills - in particular intermediate-advanced Excel skills to be able to enter data and generate graphs and reports, intermediate word skills to produce and format data reports, intermediate PowerPoint skills to assist with creating data presentations
- Lab safety skills (OHS), standard first aid, organizational skills, time management and prioritization skills
- Sound problem-solving skills, open communication, ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Perform general laboratory tasks including solution preparation, experimental setup, glassware cleaning, basic field, and analytical equipment maintenance
- Knowledge of surveying techniques would be beneficial

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective time management and planning

**Qualifications**:

- Must live or study in Alberta
- Must be legally entitled to work and study in Canada
- Must be able to work unsupervised as needed, and participate in team culture
- Strong attention to detail

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

**Remuneration**:$17.48- $21.69 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of statutory holidays and vacation pay (Classification - Student Research Assistant l).
- This casual opportunity is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 14 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

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