Research Assistant

Job Title : Research Assistant

Duration : 4-5 months with possible extension

Location : 7300 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, IA, USA, 50131

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Job Description:

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Research Contractor to support field and greenhouse research activities within a leading agriscience R&D team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and manage plant tissue samples for analysis
• Perform field phenotyping and record agronomic data
• Capture plant growth data in greenhouse environments
• Maintain accurate records using tablets and lab notebooks
• Follow EH&S, WPS, and stewardship protocols

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s preferred (Agronomy, Plant Biology, Genetics, or related)
• Experience in greenhouse, farm, or research settings is a plus

Great opportunity to gain hands-on agricultural research experience!