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

Back Research Technician

Other Area(s) Ankeny , Iowa
Contract Sep 8, 2026

Research Technician
Grain Quality Analyst
3-month contract, long-term potential
1st Shift 7:30am start time
$22.65/hr.

Receipt, identification, and preparation of samples – ensure incoming samples are labeled correctly, appropriate analytical have been requested, prep and analyze samples according to ISO work instructions.

Prioritization of analyses according to customer needs matched to capacity; organization and coordination of projects in a high throughput lab environment; obtaining analytical data; ensuring data integrity; functioning in multi-discipline teams and delivering laboratory results in an efficient manner.

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field with at least three years of related industry experience. Directly applicable experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• 1-3 Years of Experience
• Preferred candidate will have hands-on experience with total combustion analysis, elemental analysis, calorimetry, Gas Chromatography (GC), NIR Spectroscopy, NMR, total oil analysis, colorimetry, falling number, farinograph, mixograph, bench-top wet chemical analyses, LIMS and the Microsoft Office Suite. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Syndicus NACON provides service-oriented staffing and recruiting services to small businesses, large corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies. We pride ourselves on personal service, local market knowledge and commitment to providing great job opportunities. We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement positions. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.