Research Associate

Job title: Research Associate

Location: Johnston, IA 50131

Duration:12+ months

Pay rate: $22/hr. - $25/hr.

Position Summary :

Seeking a full-time contract Research Associate to support the Media Lab within Biotechnology Lab Operations – Expert Central Lab Services (ECLS) team. This role is critical to preparing high-quality culture media for biotechnology research and production. The ideal candidate will be scientifically skilled, physically capable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities

Media Preparation & Support

• Prepare plant tissue culture media using established protocols

• Adjust formulations and troubleshoot with scientists

• Track and prioritize media requests using lab systems

Lab Operati...