Remote Research Chemist - Rice Quality & Nutrition

Agricultural Research Service; Stuttgart (AR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agricultural Research Service, Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart, AR, seeks a Research Chemist to advance the chemical, nutritional, and functional quality of U.S. rice.

You will analyze grain composition—starch, protein, lipids, minerals, and bioactive compounds—and determine how these components affect milling, cooking, and processing quality. This is a federal full‑time role with telework eligibility; applications close 2026-12-11.

Qualifications

• Education qualifications are described in the above 'Requirements & Education' section.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes grain composition such as starch, protein, lipids, minerals, and bioactive compounds and determining how these components affect milling, cooking, and processing quality.

Job description

The Agricultural Research Service, Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart, AR, seeks a Research Chemist to advance the chemical, nutritional, and functional quality of U.S. rice.

You will analyze grain composition—starch, protein, lipids, minerals, and bioactive compounds—and determine how these components affect milling, cooking, and processing quality. This is a federal full‑time role with telework eligibility; applications close 2026-12-11.