19 research associate jobs at 12 companies in Pella, 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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Research Technician
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Kemin Industries
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.
HPLC, Microsoft Office
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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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Field Associate II - Williamsburg, IA
Williamsburg, Iowa, United States
$58k-$88k/yr FieldFull Time
Bayer CropScience Aktiengesellschaft
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%.
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Associate Scientist - Food Chemistry
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.
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
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Associate Scientist - Food Science
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Kemin Food Technologies
Kemin Food Technologies: A privately held global biotechnology creating specialty ingredients and solutions that improve health, nutrition, and food safety.
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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Technician II (Tubes and Formulated Research Products) - Formulations - Weekday Overnight (Mon - Thurs 7:00pm - 6:00am)
Coralville, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Integrated DNA Technologies
Integrated DNA Technologies: -owned genomics manufacturer producing custom DNA and RNA oligonucleotides for research, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical customers.
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.
Laboratory equipment, Microsoft Office
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Retail Scan Associate (DES MOINES IA 50321)
Des Moines or Norwalk or West Des Moines
$16/hr FieldPart Time
Circana
Circana: Market research and consumer behavior analytics provider.
0+ YOERequires age 18+, valid driver's license, reliable vehicle with state-minimum insurance, Wi-Fi, physical ability to lift 25 pounds and scan products, attention to detail, independence, and tech proficiency; high school diploma/GED preferred.
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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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CTIO - Product Management - Senior Associate
New York City or Raleigh or Charlotte or Chicago or Cincinnati or Cleveland or Columbia or Columbus or Dallas or Rochester or Rosemont or Sacramento or Boston or St. Louis or Salt Lake City or San Antonio or San Diego or San Francisco or Silicon Valley or Seattle or Spartanburg or Albany or Stamford or Tampa or Atlanta or Toledo or Tulsa or Washington or Denver or Des Moines or Detroit or Buffalo or Florham Park or Fort Worth or Greensboro or Hartford or Houston or Grand Rapids or Indianapolis or Irvine or Jacksonville or Kansas City or Las Vegas or Little Rock or Los Angeles or Louisville or Birmingham or Fayetteville or Melville or Miami or Milwaukee or Minneapolis or Montpelier or Nashville or New Orleans or Philadelphia or Phoenix or Pittsburgh or Portland
$55k-$151k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PwC
PwC: Global professional services network providing audit, tax, and consulting services.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience required. Agile methodology, business case strategy, competitive analysis, market research, product lifecycle management, CRM, and strategic planning experience preferred.
Agile Methodology
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Laboratory Technician I - Micro
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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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Sample Registration Tech I - Microbiology
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Eurofins Food Testing
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.
Fresh Desk
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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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Laboratory Technician I - Microbiology
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Eurofins Food Testing
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.
Eurofins eLIMS
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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.