Scientist

Job Title: Scientist

Job Description

As a Scientist, you will play a critical role in preparing buffers, troubleshooting protocols, and maintaining meticulous documentation for R&D or production teams. You will ensure products meet safety, efficacy, and quality standards through chemical, physical, or microbiological testing of raw materials and finished goods, while adhering to GLP/GMP guidelines. Your responsibilities will include following SOPs, maintaining lab equipment, and documenting findings to ensure compliance with regulations like cGMP.

Responsibilities

• Analyze protein purity and yield using SDS-PAGE, LAL, and BCA assays.
• Conduct routine and non-routine tests (e.g., pH, viscosity, R.I.D) on samples to ensure quality standards.
• Prepare, filter, and sterilize buffers and reagents according to SOPs.
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks and write reports (SOPs, batch records).
• Operate, clean, and troubleshoot lab equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in quality control procedures.
• Experience with GMP and laboratory practices.
• Knowledge of microbiology.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related science field.
• 2–3 years of experience in a GMP QC lab or R&D setting.

Work Environment

This position is part of a start-up/small business located in the research park in Ames. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 1st shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ames,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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