16 associate research jobs at 9 companies in Grinnell, IA
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Des Moines, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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
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.
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.
Kemin Industries: Family-owned global ingredient manufacturer supplying nutrition and health ingredients for people, animals, pets, plants, and food producers.
0+ YOEAssociate's degree and 0–2 years of relevant experience. Requires laboratory testing, analytical instrumentation, documentation, communication, safety awareness, independence, organization, and Microsoft Office skills.
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)
BayerFrankfurt Stock Exchange: BAYN: Global life science focused on health and nutrition.
Bachelor's degree (or completion by Dec 2026), valid driver\u0002s license and DOT clearance, ability to operate research ag equipment, lift 50 lbs, obtain pesticide applicator and FAA Part 107 credentials, collaborative and safety-minded.
Bayer CropScience Aktiengesellschaft: German agricultural supplying farmers with seeds, crop-protection products, biotechnology traits, and digital farming tools.
Bachelor's degree, valid driver’s license and DOT medical card (or ability to obtain), ability to obtain pesticide applicator and FAA Part 107 drone pilot credentials, lift 50lbs, operate field research equipment, and work extended hours with travel up to 15%.
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.
Kemin Food Technologies: Family-owned global ingredient manufacturer supplying nutrition and health ingredients for people, animals, pets, plants, and food producers.
0+ YOEMaster's in food science, chemistry, or biochemistry with 3+ years industrial experience, or PhD with 0–3 years experience. Requires food chemistry expertise, laboratory analysis, advanced statistics, communication, and English fluency.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint
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.
Technician II (Tubes and Formulated Research Products) - Formulations - Weekday Overnight (Mon - Thurs 7:00pm - 6:00am)
Coralville, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Integrated DNA TechnologiesNYSE: DHR: A global life sciences and diagnostics innovator.
2+ YOEAssociate degree in science and at least two years of lab experience; basic PC software proficiency; ability to read, write, and follow basic operating instructions.
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.
Eurofins Food TestingEuronext Paris: ERF: Food Testing is a food and feed laboratory network testing safety, composition, authenticity, and purity.
High school diploma required (associate's preferred), proficient typing (45 WPM), strong attention to detail, sample registration and verification experience, good communication and organizational skills.
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.
Eurofins Food TestingEuronext Paris: ERF: Food Testing is a food and feed laboratory network testing safety, composition, authenticity, and purity.
1+ YOEHS diploma required; Associate or Bachelor degree in microbiology/food science/chemistry/biology/biochemistry preferred or 1+ years lab experience; experience with plating, plate reading, sample prep; strong communication and problem-solving.
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