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Research Support Specialist - Temporary

Ames, IA, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-29 → 2026-09-30

Core

Provide technical, analytical, and operational support for metabolomics and small molecule analysis projects in a fee-for-service core facility.

Role type

Research Support Specialist (Temporary)

Builds

Analytical workflows and laboratory capacity for metabolomics research

Domain

Life Sciences / Analytical Chemistry

Required skills

Organizational skills, attention to detail, project management, written communication, verbal communication, laboratory operations, analytical instrumentation operation, data analysis, method development, troubleshooting

Preferred skills

Mass spectrometry data interpretation, chromatography data analysis, method validation, SOP development, inventory management, user support

Technologies

GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS, GC-FID

Responsibilities

Assist with urgent instrumentation maintenance, coordinate high-priority projects, perform data analysis, develop and onboard analytical methods, manage general laboratory operations

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, Temporary

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