Grain Quality Analyst

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences Is Hiring: Grain Quality Analyst Adecco to support laboratory operations for a leading global life sciences organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a science professional to gain experience in a high-throughput laboratory environment, performing analytical testing and helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of laboratory results.

Position Overview

Location: Ankeny, IA

Job Type: Temporary/Contract

Pay Rate: $22.35 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, label, and prepare incoming samples for analysis.

• Verify requested analytical tests and prepare and analyze samples according to established ISO work instructions.

• Prioritize laboratory analyses based on customer needs, project deadlines, and laboratory capacity.

• Obtain, review, and maintain accurate analytical data while ensuring data integrity.

• Coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-throughput laboratory environment.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate and timely laboratory results.

• Follow established procedures, safety guidelines, and laboratory protocols.

• Routinely lift items weighing approximately 35–40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field, such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a closely related discipline.

• At least three years of related industry experience preferred; directly applicable experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

• Hands-on laboratory experience and familiarity with analytical testing procedures.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to data accuracy.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented laboratory environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following analytical methods, instruments, or systems is a plus:

• Total combustion and elemental analysis

• Calorimetry

• Gas chromatography (GC)

• Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy

• Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)

• Total oil analysis and colorimetry

• Falling number testing

• Farinograph and mixograph testing

• Bench-top wet chemical analysis

• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work with a well-established global organization.

• Gain valuable experience in laboratory analysis and quality testing.

• Work in a collaborative, professional laboratory environment.

• Potential for assignment extension or permanent employment based on business needs and performance.

Interested? Apply today to learn more about this Grain Quality Analyst opportunity in Ankeny, Iowa!

Pay Details: $22.35 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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