Poultry Research Scientist I: Lab & Field Coordination

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

Iowa State University seeks an early-career Research Scientist I in Poultry to coordinate and support animal science research activities. The role oversees animal studies, laboratory operations, and ensures compliance with approved protocols and regulatory requirements.

The candidate will provide technical guidance and training to students and staff while supporting high-quality, accurate research outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Term appointment with potential renewal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Poultry Science, or related field.
• Experience handling poultry in a research or production setting.
• Experience collecting, processing, and managing biological samples.
• Experience following laboratory and animal research safety procedures, including compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and oversee animal research studies, including scheduling and managing animals, facilities, equipment, and other resources.
• Ensure activities follow approved protocols, welfare standards, SOPs, biosafety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate data collection and handling of biological samples to maintain quality and integrity.
• Identify and resolve operational, technical, or protocol-related issues affecting welfare, outcomes, or timelines.
• Prepare study reports and maintain required regulatory and compliance documentation.
• Perform and oversee chemical analyses of research samples in the nutrition laboratory.
• Coordinate laboratory workflows, including equipment use scheduling and prioritization.
• Train and provide guidance to students, postdocs, hourly staff, and research personnel on procedures and safety.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain a safe research environment.

Connaissances

Research coordination

Laboratory safety

Training & mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Data collection & handling

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Iowa State University seeks an early-career Research Scientist I in Poultry to coordinate and support animal science research activities. The role oversees animal studies, laboratory operations, and ensures compliance with approved protocols and regulatory requirements.

The candidate will provide technical guidance and training to students and staff while supporting high-quality, accurate research outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Term appointment with potential renewal.