Sample Quality Analyst

KellyMitchell Group; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k)

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking a Sample Quality Analyst to join their team in Ankeny, Iowa. This is a 6-month contract role with the possibility of extension, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and prior laboratory work.

The role includes sample preparation and analysis, ensuring data integrity, and coordinating projects in a fast-paced lab environment. Compensation ranges from $40,000 to $43,000, and benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 0+ years of related experience, including laboratory work completed in an academic setting.
• Laboratory experience may include total combustion analysis, elemental analysis, calorimetry, and biology analysis.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, and prepare samples (e.g., grain, seed).
• Ensure incoming samples are labeled correctly and that the appropriate analytical requests have been made.
• Organize and coordinate projects in a high-throughput lab environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field

Tools

Gas Chromatography (GC)

NIR spectroscopy

NMR

Job description

Job Summary

Our client – a leading healthcare & life sciences provider – is seeking a Sample Quality Analyst to join their team. The position is onsite in Ankeny, Iowa and is a 6‑month contract role with the possibility of extension. This is a W‑2 position; third‑party firms or C2C arrangements are not accepted.

Core Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, and prepare samples (e.g., grain, seed)
• Ensure incoming samples are labeled correctly and that the appropriate analytical requests have been made
• Prepare and analyze samples according to ISO work instructions
• Prioritize analysis according to customer needs matched to capacity
• Organize and coordinate projects in a high‑throughput lab environment
• Obtain analytical data, ensure data integrity, and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams to deliver laboratory results promptly

Required Skills / Experience (Must‑Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field
• 0+ years of related experience, including laboratory work completed in an academic setting
• Laboratory experience may include: total combustion analysis, elemental analysis, calorimetry, Gas Chromatography (GC), NIR spectroscopy, NMR, colorimetry, falling number, farinograph, mixograph, bench‑top wet‑chemical or biology analysis
• Key competencies: organizational skills, time‑management skills, technical skills

Location

Ankeny, Iowa (onsite)

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $40,000 – $43,000 (good faith estimate; final compensation may vary based on factors such as background, knowledge, skills, and location).

Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and a 401(k) offered.