Location
Des Moines, IA, United States
Posted
July 22, 2026
Job Description
Research Associate
Job Description
The Research Associate conducts basic and applied research in microbiology, chemistry, and biochemistry within a collaborative team environment. This role focuses on supporting laboratory studies, maintaining high-quality data and documentation, and contributing to application and shelf-life projects that help improve product quality and safety. The position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art research facility and support innovative food technology initiatives.
Responsibilities
+ Conduct basic and applied research in microbiology, chemistry, and biochemistry as part of an R&D team.
+ Perform routine microbiology laboratory activities, including plating, meat plating, culture preparation, and sterilization of materials and equipment.
+ Assist with application studies, shelf-life evaluations, and execution of product trials for food technologies.
+ Maintain accurate, detailed, and organized ...
Job Description
The Research Associate conducts basic and applied research in microbiology, chemistry, and biochemistry within a collaborative team environment. This role focuses on supporting laboratory studies, maintaining high-quality data and documentation, and contributing to application and shelf-life projects that help improve product quality and safety. The position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art research facility and support innovative food technology initiatives.
Responsibilities
+ Conduct basic and applied research in microbiology, chemistry, and biochemistry as part of an R&D team.
+ Perform routine microbiology laboratory activities, including plating, meat plating, culture preparation, and sterilization of materials and equipment.
+ Assist with application studies, shelf-life evaluations, and execution of product trials for food technologies.
+ Maintain accurate, detailed, and organized ...