Grain Quality Analyst - High-Throughput Lab Specialist

Actalent; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Grain Quality Analyst in Ankeny, IA to identify and prepare incoming grain samples as well as ensure proper labeling and requested analyses. The role emphasizes ISO-guided testing, data integrity, and timely delivery of results in a high-throughput laboratory environment.

Applicants should hold a science degree, have 3+ years of related industry experience, and be capable of following established guidelines while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field and relevant lab experience.
• Proficiency in performing analytical tests and following SOPs.
• Ability to handle labeling, data recording, and ISO workflows.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prepare incoming grain samples with correct labeling.
• Analyze samples following ISO work instructions.
• Prioritize analyses based on customer needs and lab capacity.
• Organize and coordinate projects in a high throughput lab.
• Ensure data integrity and deliver results efficiently.
• Collaborate effectively within multi-discipline teams.

Skills

Laboratory work

Chemistry

Biology

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a closely related field

Tools

GC

NIR Spectroscopy

NMR

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Grain Quality Analyst in Ankeny, IA to identify and prepare incoming grain samples as well as ensure proper labeling and requested analyses. The role emphasizes ISO-guided testing, data integrity, and timely delivery of results in a high-throughput laboratory environment.

Applicants should hold a science degree, have 3+ years of related industry experience, and be capable of following established guidelines while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.