Grain Quality Analyst & Research Technician

Syndicus NACON; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Syndicus NACON is seeking a Back Research Technician in Ankeny, IA for a 3-month contract with long-term potential. Tasks include receipt and preparation of samples, labeling, and ensuring proper analyses per ISO instructions.

You will prioritize analyses in a high-throughput lab and deliver timely results in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and 1–3 years of related industry experience; preferred candidates have hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field; 3+ years of related industry experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques listed (GC, NIR, NMR, calorimetry, etc.) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Receipt, labeling, and preparation of samples according to ISO work instructions.
• Prioritize analyses to meet customer needs and manage project throughput.
• Obtain analytical data and ensure data integrity; work in multi-discipline teams to deliver results.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Lab workflow

Data integrity

Sample prep

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sciences

Tools

Gas Chromatography

NIR Spectroscopy

NMR

Calorimetry

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Syndicus NACON is seeking a Back Research Technician in Ankeny, IA for a 3-month contract with long-term potential. Tasks include receipt and preparation of samples, labeling, and ensuring proper analyses per ISO instructions.

You will prioritize analyses in a high-throughput lab and deliver timely results in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and 1–3 years of related industry experience; preferred candidates have hands-on