Job Description
Join our team as a Research Associate, where you will play a crucial role in supporting scientific research and development. Your work will involve preparing plant tissue culture media, adjusting formulations, and troubleshooting with scientists. You will also track and prioritize media using lab systems and manage chemical inventory while communicating effectively with internal teams about timelines.
ResponsibilitiesPrepare plant tissue culture media.Adjust formulations and troubleshoot with scientists.Track and prioritize media using lab systems.Manage chemical inventory.Communicate with internal team about timelines.Essential SkillsProficiency in media preparation.Experience with tissue culture.Strong laboratory skills.Understanding of cell culture processes.Knowledge of Chemistry and Biology.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Agronomy, Chemistry, or a related field.Experience with media preparation or plant tissue culture is preferred.Prior experience in production or research lab settings.Work Environment
You will work in a lab environment equipped with hoods and endoclaves, where collaboration is key to success. This position involves working in one of the labs that is most critical to the operation of other labs, making their recipes.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $32.00 - $32.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Johnston,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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