20 associate research jobs at 10 companies in Ankeny, IA

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Research Associate
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Kemin Human Nutrition & Health
Kemin Human Nutrition & Health: Family-owned global ingredient manufacturer supplying nutrition and health ingredients for people, animals, pets, plants, and food producers.
0+ YOEBachelor's degree in a science field with 0–3 years' experience or associate degree with 2+ years; HPLC required, UV-Vis preferred, analytical lab skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, and English communication.
HPLC, UV-Vis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Research Associate
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Vylor
Vylor: Independent seed and genetics specializing in agricultural biotechnology.
Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field, or equivalent education and hands-on experience. Requires attention to detail, data documentation, organization, communication, and biological laboratory safety.
Microsoft Office 365
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Research Associate
Johnston or Des Moines
OnsiteFull Time
Vylor
Vylor: Independent seed and genetics specializing in agricultural biotechnology.
Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field, or equivalent education and hands-on experience. Requires attention to detail, data documentation, communication, organization, and willingness to work with biological materials.
Microsoft Office 365
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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Kinesiology
Ames, Iowa, United States
OnsitePart Time
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Public land-grant research university serving undergraduate, graduate, and professional students through teaching, research, and outreach.
1+ YOEPhD in Neuroscience or equivalent degree required. Preferred qualifications include one year of human subjects research and experience working with people with Parkinson's disease.
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Trust Design Research & Reflection Associate
Grinnell, Iowa, United States
OnsitePart Time
Grinnell College
Grinnell College: Private nonprofit residential liberal arts college providing individualized undergraduate education through free inquiry.
Part-time SLWS position to assist with trust design research, synthesis, literature gathering, and reflection tracking (8 hrs/week; Sep 1–Oct 24, 2026)
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Associate Scientist - Food Science
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Kemin Food Technologies
Kemin Food Technologies: Family-owned global ingredient manufacturer supplying nutrition and health ingredients for people, animals, pets, plants, and food producers.
Graduate degree in food science/technology/engineering, hands-on ingredient and formulation development experience, experiment design, data analysis, technical communication, and ability to translate science to commercial solutions.
Microsoft Office
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Retail Scan Associate (GRINNELL IA 50112)
Grinnell or Belle Plaine
$16/hr FieldPart Time, Full Time
Counter Intelligence Retail
Counter Intelligence Retail: Travel retail market-intelligence agency serving brand owners and retailers through research, category management, and fieldwork.
Requires age 18+, valid driver's license, reliable vehicle and Wi-Fi, state-minimum auto insurance, physical ability to stand, lift 25 pounds, reach, bend, and perform repetitive movements, plus independent and deadline-driven work.
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Associate Attorney-Centralized Document Review
West Des Moines or Fullerton or Golden Valley or Scottsdale or West Valley City or Las Vegas or Sacramento or Omaha
$85k-$105k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Gurstel Law Firm
Gurstel Law Firm: Private U.S. creditors’ rights law firm collecting consumer and commercial debt for banks, lenders, and other creditors.
0+ YOEJ.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active State Bar member with no disciplinary action; strong knowledge of federal/state/local laws; FDCPA knowledge; proficient in MS Office and legal research databases; excellent communication and time management.
Microsoft Office, Legal research databases (Westlaw/Lexis)
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Laboratory Technician I - Micro
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Eurofins Food Testing
Eurofins Food TestingEuronext Paris: ERF: Food Testing is a food and feed laboratory network testing safety, composition, authenticity, and purity.
0+ YOEBachelor's or associate degree, or 0–3 years of experience. Requires laboratory equipment proficiency, analytical and organizational skills, communication, and independent problem-solving ability.
ISO/IEC 17025, cGMP, GLP, BookMaster, eLIMS
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Forensic Science Technician
Ankeny or Des Moines
$48k-$71k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Iowa Department of Public Safety: The official administrative government body of the State of Iowa.
Associate's degree or higher in laboratory technology, chemistry, biology, physics, forensic science, or a related laboratory science; ability to pass a background investigation and travel overnight when required.
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LEGAL SECRETARY
Grinnell, Iowa, United States
$22-$39/hr HybridFull Time
Grinnell Mutual
Grinnell Mutual: Mutual property-casualty insurer and reinsurer serving individuals, businesses, farms, and local mutual insurers.
2+ YOEAssociate degree and 2+ years of related legal or claims experience required. Requires Microsoft Office proficiency, legal research skills, strong organization, communication, judgment, confidentiality, and deadline management.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook, LexisNexis, Westlaw, OnBase, Claims Center
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Paralegal (Retail Annuities & Structured Settlements)
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Athene
AtheneNYSE: ATHPrA: Private retirement-services and annuity provider serving individuals, corporations, and retirees through insurance and reinsurance products.
3+ YOERequires 3+ years of relevant legal research or paralegal experience, strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, legal document interpretation, and a bachelor's degree, associate degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience.