Temp Metabolomics Research Support Specialist

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa State University - College of Design is seeking a Temporary Research Support Specialist in Ames, IA to join the W.M. Keck Metabolomics Research Laboratory.

The role provides technical, analytical, and operational support for metabolomics and small molecule analyses, with emphasis on instrument maintenance, method development, onboarding, and data handling. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field, plus experience in a lab setting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or related scientific field.
• Experience in a research or analytical lab environment.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation and software platforms.
• Experience with data management or research workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, analytical, and operational support for metabolomics projects.
• Assist with instrument maintenance, method development, and onboarding.
• Coordinate high-priority projects and manage data analysis tasks.
• Support lab operations and collaborate with researchers and staff.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation experience

Data analysis

Laboratory operations

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry

Tools

GC-MS

HPLC

LC-MS

GC-FID

Job description

Iowa State University - College of Design is seeking a Temporary Research Support Specialist in Ames, IA to join the W.M. Keck Metabolomics Research Laboratory.

The role provides technical, analytical, and operational support for metabolomics and small molecule analyses, with emphasis on instrument maintenance, method development, onboarding, and data handling. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field, plus experience in a lab setting and