NEW JOB OPENING
ANALYTICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN -GRAIN QUALITY
IN Ankeny, IA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 09/03/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 506927
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Analytical Laboratory Technician -Grain Quality
Job Location: Ankeny, IA, USA, 50021
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Monday-Friday, starting at 7:30 AM | 8-hour shifts
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 3
Min Hourly Rate($): 20.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 23.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Chemistry, Laboratory, Science
Experience Desired: Experience performing analytical testing in a high-throughput laboratory (2-4 yrs); Experience receiving, identifying, preparing, and tracking large volumes of samples (2-4 yrs); Hands-on experience operating analytical instrumentation (2-4 yrs); Experience performing grain, seed, food, agricultural, or other materials quality testing (2-4 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or another related scientific or engineering discipline.



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1–3 years of related laboratory or industry experience.

• Experience working in a structured laboratory environment and following established procedures.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.



PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Hands-on experience with one or more of the following is highly preferred:

• Total combustion analysis

• Elemental analysis

• Calorimetry

• Gas Chromatography (GC)

• NIR Spectroscopy

• NMR

• Total oil analysis

• Colorimetry

• Falling number testing

• Farinograph

• Mixograph

• Bench-top wet chemical analysis

• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

• Microsoft Office Suite



SUMMARY

Seeking a detail-oriented Grain Quality Analyst to support analytical testing activities in a fast-paced, high-throughput laboratory environment.



In this role, you will be responsible for receiving and preparing samples, performing analytical testing, maintaining data integrity, and delivering accurate laboratory results. This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory professional with experience in analytical testing, scientific instrumentation, quality procedures, and sample management



RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, identify, label, and prepare incoming samples for laboratory analysis.

• Verify that samples are correctly identified and that appropriate analytical testing has been requested.

• Prepare and analyze samples according to established ISO work instructions and laboratory procedures.

• Prioritize testing activities based on customer needs, laboratory capacity, and project requirements.

• Organize and coordinate analytical activities within a high-throughput laboratory environment.

• Obtain, document, and maintain accurate analytical data while ensuring strong data integrity.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to efficiently deliver accurate and timely laboratory results.

• Follow established procedures, work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards.

• Work under the direction of a supervisor while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy.



***Drug screen & criminal background check will be required
  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

  • Founded in 1993
  • Office Locations Across the U.S.
  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
  • Employee Oriented Company
  • Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
  • Continuous Professional Development

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