Research Scientist Food/Nutritional Biochemistry

Salary: $61,425.00 - $81,900.00 Annually Location : Normal Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202300740 Department: Food & Animal Sciences Opening Date: 01/28/2026 Description This position is in the department of Food and Animal Sciences. Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform or assist with routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and consistency with prescribed study protocol. Perform and/or assist with routine data analysis and interpretation, as specifically assigned; may utilize specialized analytical equipment and/or instrumentation, or specified statistical data analysis programs and software. Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of research equipment, instrumentation, and/or facilities, as specifically instructed. Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. May lead, train, guide, and/or allocate work to student employees, research assistants, and/or other research support personnel on specific aspects of research procedure, as appropriate to the role. Performs other duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.): PhD degree in Food Science with an emphasis in Food/Nutritional Biochemistry Lab experience Supplemental Information Other Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements Skill in the use of computerized systems and databases Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards Ability to understand and follow research protocol and procedures Ability to understand and follow basic scientific research protocol and procedure Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr