Research Scientist I
Research Scientist I
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Job Description
Position Title:
Research Scientist IJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degreePreferred Qualifications:
B.S. in Agronomy Soil Science Chemistry Biology Environmental Science or other related discipline.Experience operating and maintaining highend analytical instruments including an isotope ratio mass spectrometer.
Experience implementing or developing SOPs and QA/QC programs.
Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and hazardous waste management.
Experience working in feeforservice programs including client relations service agreements and financial management.
Experience conducting research.
Job Description:
Dr. Richard Roth is seeking a highly motivated individual to join his team as a Research Scientist I. This position involves overseeing daily lab operations managing supplies coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The role requires operating and maintaining analytical instruments such as the ThermoFisher EA IsoLink IRMS and Seal Analytical AA500 segmented flow autoanalyzer along with performing calibrations and troubleshooting. Additionally the individual will manage the labs feeforservice operations handling client communications budgeting and service agreements. Responsibilities also include developing and implementing QA/QC programs and supporting research projects.
In this position you will play a key part in supporting agricultural nutrient management research by ensuring the smooth operation of the laboratory. Your contributions will have direct impacts on many ongoing studies including two largescale multistate projects and projects focused on enhanced efficiency fertilizers and stable isotopes. This role offers an exciting and innovative opportunity for you to advance scientific understanding in the field.
Responsibilities include:
Coordinate daily lab activities including scheduling ordering supplies maintaining inventory and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
Operate and maintain highend analytical instruments such as the ThermoFisher EA IsoLink IRMS and the Seal Analytical AA500 segmented flow autoanalyzer performing routine calibrations troubleshooting and repairs.
Implement QA/QC programs to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
Conduct small research projects assist researchers with experimental design and data analysis and collaborate with faculty and students on research initiatives.
Assist with feeforservice program including client communications service agreements and billing.
Provide guidance to undergraduate students in the lab.
This is a term position with opportunity for renewal.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines
Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professionallevel knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
Responds to inquiries and issues escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
April 27 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS807Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1 Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2 Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
April 2 2025Posting Close Date:
April 10 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16715Employment Type
Full-Time
