About The Role

Position Title

Project Coordinator - Temporary

Appointment Type

Professional & Scientific

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Food Science and Human Nutrition Department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking applicants for a temporary project coordinator to:

Follow up on communication with Polymer and Food Protection Consortium (PFPC) members
Track member projects
Track projects and deadlines from intake to completion

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with plastic and polymer packaging testing

Department/Program & College Description

The Polymer and Food Protection Consortium at Iowa State University conducts industry‑relevant research to develop innovative solutions that improve the design, safety, and functionality of materials used in packaging and industrial applications.

Through a combination of fundamental and applied research, the consortium supports industry partners and actively drives knowledge and technology transfer to help address real‑world challenges in packaging, materials performance, and food safety.

Department Unit/Website

Polymer and Food Protection Consortium

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Proposed Start Date

September 14, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year

Time Type

Part time

Pay Grade

P&S Temporary

Original Posting Date

September 3, 2026

Posting Close Date

Job Requisition Number

R19888

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