Research Technician: Water & Crop Data Analyst (Field & Lab)

Iasoybeans; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Cellphone and Wellness reimbursement

Fitness center and Golf simulator

401(k) with generous company match

Dress for your Day Dress Code

Job summary

Iowa Soybean Association in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Research Technician to support the ISA Research Center for Farming Innovation with water quality and crop production research. You will process data, run water samples in a lab, collect soil and water samples, and follow written protocols to inform farmers on productivity and sustainability.

The role requires field and laboratory work, data management, and adherence to SOPs; travel across Iowa is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in biological sciences, chemistry, environmental sciences, agronomy, or related field.
• Ability to learn procedures for sample analysis and follow written instructions.
• Experience with lab analyses or environmental field monitoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses on water samples per QA protocols.
• Analyze crop yield data using established processing protocols.
• Maintain data quality, sample tracking, and reporting per SOPs/QAPPs.
• Operate, calibrate, and document automated sampling equipment.
• Assist with field-based water, soil, and tissue sampling.
• Manage and catalog data from research trials and analyses.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Agronomy

Data management

Initiative

Laboratory equipment

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in biological, environmental, or agronomy sciences

Job description

Iowa Soybean Association in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Research Technician to support the ISA Research Center for Farming Innovation with water quality and crop production research. You will process data, run water samples in a lab, collect soil and water samples, and follow written protocols to inform farmers on productivity and sustainability.

The role requires field and laboratory work, data management, and adherence to SOPs; travel across Iowa is required.