Grain Quality Analyst

Harvestaff; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 2,353,000 - 3,455,000; Full time

Job summary

HarveStaff LLC is seeking a Grain Quality Analyst in Ankeny, IA. This contractor role requires a detail‑oriented lab professional with strong analytical skills and experience in grain quality analysis and ISO procedures.

You will receive, test, and analyze samples, prioritize analyses, document data with integrity, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver accurate results in a fast-paced lab setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with ISO work instructions and high-throughput lab environments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple analyses and maintain data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, label, and prepare incoming samples.
• Ensure appropriate analytical testing is requested for each sample.
• Prepare and analyze samples according to ISO work instructions.
• Prioritize analyses based on customer needs and laboratory capacity.
• Organize and coordinate projects in a high-throughput laboratory environment.
• Obtain and document analytical data with integrity.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver laboratory results accurately and efficiently.
• Follow established instructions and guidelines.
• Work under supervision.

Skills

Experience in lab environment

Total combustion analysis

Elemental analysis

Calorimetry

Gas Chromatography

NIR Spectroscopy

NMR

Farinograph / Mixograph

Bench-top wet chemistry

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Data integrity

Multitask prioritization

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Tools

LIMS software

Job description

Grain Quality Analyst

JOB-10047511

Anticipated Start Date

September 21, 2026

Location

Ankeny, IA

Type of Employment

Contract

Employer Info

As a global leader in agriculture enterprise, our client is recognized for their multiple brands and renowned reputation. Their research and development teams combine knowledge and ingenuity to create the most innovative ideas. With their cutting-edge products, they have a common goal: improved quality of life for all.

Job Summary

If you're interested in a Grain Quality Analyst job, then this is the best role for you!

This position is suited for a detail‑oriented laboratory professional with a strong scientific or technical background. The ideal candidate has relevant industry experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Job Description

• Receive, identify, label, and prepare incoming samples.
• Ensure appropriate analytical testing has been requested for each sample.
• Prepare and analyze samples according to ISO work instructions.
• Prioritize analyses based on customer needs and laboratory capacity.
• Organize and coordinate projects in a high-throughput laboratory environment.
• Obtain and document analytical data while ensuring data integrity.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver laboratory results accurately and efficiently.
• Perform job functions using established instructions and guidelines.
• Work under immediate supervision and report to a supervisor.

Skills Required

• 1–3 years of experience in a related laboratory or industry environment.
• Hands‑on experience with total combustion analysis.
• Elemental analysis experience.
• Calorimetry experience.
• Gas Chromatography (GC).
• NIR Spectroscopy.
• NMR.
• Total oil analysis.
• Colorimetry.
• Falling number analysis.
• Farinograph and mixograph experience.
• Bench‑top wet chemical analyses.
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple laboratory analyses.
• Strong organizational and data integrity skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, high-throughput laboratory environment.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field, such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field, with at least three years of relevant industry experience.
• Directly applicable relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass drug screenings and criminal background checks
• Start Time: 07:30 AM
• Ability to follow ISO work instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to work under immediate supervision.
• Ability to efficiently manage priorities in a high-throughput laboratory setting.

Pay Rate/Salary

• Estimated Salary: $17.08 to $25.08 per hour. Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors.

HarveStaff LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.