Research Scientist/Specialist
GEOGRAPHICAL REPORTING LOCATION: Lime Springs, IowaEducation 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 |
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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
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.








