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Research Scientist/Specialist

GEOGRAPHICAL REPORTING LOCATION:        Lime Springs, Iowa

Education Requirement

Research Scientist: Bachelor’s degree in relevant life sciences subject Research Specialist:  Other Bachelors degree, preferably technical or business management related.

Additional technical/vocational skills

3 - 5 years of experience in agricultural research development and project management, or related experience Good regulatory understanding of EPA and OECD requirements Good understanding of the principles of GLP, and preferably, have experience as a Principal Investigator Valid driving license

Job Requirements

• Ability to complete and deliver research trials as assigned
• May assume the following roles:

• Principal Field Investigator
• Study Director
• Project Manager

• Extensive knowledge of agricultural and related laboratory practices, plant life and development, and farming operations
•  Hold or obtain, and renew appropriate licensing and certification to assure safe handling of pesticides and use of spray equipment.

• Able to work outside standard business hours, according to team/business workloads
• Exempt status

Job Responsibilities (may include, but not limited to the following)

• Complete or manage study/trial activities according to protocol, GLP, SOP and Sponsor requirements.  May include protocol preparation, study set-up and conduct, electronic or paper field notebook entries, collection of raw data, Quality Assurance activities, reports and data submission.
• Maintain study data and facility records in organized manner
• Assure accurate and complete collection of study data and report timely to Sponsors

• Use and training of sponsor e-notebooks and other data collection hardware/software
• Participate in periodic GLP training
• Attend continuing education training for professional development to improve expertise in pesticide handling, pest management, and test system refinement
• Use of EASSM FTM, as required
• Supervision of field/office staff, as assigned
• Assure safe use and provide training of equipment, machinery and/or vehicles by facility personnel.

• Take reasonable steps to ensure that any designated subordinates are aware of, and observe, appropriate health and safety precautions associated with the job holder’s normal activities
• Travel will be required
• Other work-related tasks as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Work involves standard laboratory and field settings, with ability to operate farm and laboratory equipment
• Aware of, and observe, appropriate health and safety precautions associated with one’s normal activities and ensure subordinates’ compliance as well
• Required to frequently stand; walk; and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy items weighing 40 lbs or more.  Assistance should be sought for weights over amount employee is physically able to carry

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Mail resume: Eurofins Scientific, 2200 Rittenhouse St., Suite 175, Des Moines, IA 50321
To apply for any of these positions, resumes should be sent to employment@eurofinsus.com.