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Research Assistant I

Aurora, IL💼 Full-time💰 $20–$20🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Conduct testing procedures for project-based studies including shelf-life, inoculated challenge, and process validation studies in a laboratory setting.

Role type

Junior laboratory research assistant

Builds

Contract research studies for food, beverage, cosmetics, and regulated industries

Domain

Food safety, analytical chemistry, and microbiology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Laboratory testing execution, data transcription, quality control documentation, equipment maintenance and calibration, color discrimination, manual dexterity

Preferred skills

LIMS experience, industry-specific experience, ability to distinguish colors

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite, LIMS

Responsibilities

Execute scheduled preparation and testing procedures per project proposals, maintain meticulous records of procedures and results, perform quality control tasks and equipment maintenance, identify and communicate anomalous results, participate in special projects, maintain a clean and sanitized laboratory environment

Seniority

Entry-level, 0-2 years experience

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