Research Chemist: Rice Nutrition & Quality Innovation

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Stuttgart (AR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The USDA Agricultural Research Service's Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart, AR, conducts research to improve the chemical, nutritional, and functional quality of U.S. rice.

This role involves carrying out laboratory studies, data collection, and contributing to analytical method development within a collaborative research environment. Applicants must meet the basic requirements, including specified chemistry coursework and experience; eligibility considerations are outlined

Qualifications

• Degree as described above with 30 semester hours in chemistry plus calculus and 6 hours of physics.
• OR combination of education and experience with equivalent chemistry emphasis and math coursework.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory studies to evaluate chemical, nutritional, or functional properties of agricultural materials.
• Collect and interpret research data and prepare scientific reports or publications.
• Assist with developing or improving analytical methods and collaborate on research projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences or life sciences with chemistry coursework

Job description

The USDA Agricultural Research Service's Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart, AR, conducts research to improve the chemical, nutritional, and functional quality of U.S. rice.

This role involves carrying out laboratory studies, data collection, and contributing to analytical method development within a collaborative research environment. Applicants must meet the basic requirements, including specified chemistry coursework and experience; eligibility considerations are outlined