Research Associate
Actalent
Perform microbiology, chemistry and biochemistry research while supporting daily lab operations.
22 days ago ago
$23 - $25
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Contractor
Des Moines, IA
Onsite
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Technical consultation
Performance analysis
Physical development
Injury prevention and recuperation
Sports psychology
360° Marketing
Consultancy with clubs and sporting entities
Legal services
Sector Specialisms
Utilities
Power
Automotive
Food and Beverage
Consumer Products
Industrial Goods
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
data logging
trial execution
lab maintenance
culture prep
applied research
- Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, including notebooks and Excel data logs.
- Assist with application studies, shelf-life evaluations, and trial execution.
- Ensure general lab maintenance and contribute to a productive research environment.
- Support daily lab operations such as plating, culture preparation, and sterilization.
- Conduct basic and applied research in microbiology, chemistry, and biochemistry.
What you bring
microbiology
food science
bachelor's
meat plating
sterile techniques
lab experience
- Proficiency in biology, microbiology, and food science.
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Food Science, Biotechnology or related field.
- Meat plating experience is highly preferred.
- Experience with plating, culture preparation, and sterile techniques.
- Hands-on microbiology lab experience.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Medical, dental & vision
- Transportation benefits
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
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Company
Overview
$1.3B Annual Revenue
Revenue Figure
Generated annually through a network of technical and consulting services.
27,500+ Consultants
Consultants Network
Comprises a global network of expert professionals across industries.
- Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner.
- Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services.
- Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects.
- Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems.
- Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.
- We empower people to realize their full potential by providing opportunities to grow and learn.
- We build lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and respect.
- We champion innovation, continuously seeking creative solutions.
- We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients and employees.
- We foster a collaborative environment where team members contribute to collective success.
2050
Target Year
The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
- focused on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental sustainability.
- committed to making energy-efficient investments and improving operational practices for sustainability.
- focuses on reducing waste and increasing recycling in its operations.
- This company prioritizes creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.
- The organization strives to increase gender diversity and empower women at all levels.
- The company regularly monitors and tracks progress on gender-related diversity goals.
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