Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo
Apply for this opportunity

This job application is on an outside website. Be sure to review the job posting there to verify it's the same.

Apply Offsite

Inside Research Worker

Job

Spectraforce

Johnston, IA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/21/2026

Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
How is this calculated?
Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
36
out of 100
Average of individual scores

Were these scores useful?

Skill Insights

Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.

Job Description

Job Title:
Inside Research Worker Location:
Johnston, IA 10531
Duration:
5+ months (Extension possible) Contractor Position Description Lab Assistant The Trait Transient Assay (TTA) team is responsible for developing and optimizing various assay platforms to identify and characterize hits, actives, leads, and construct performance. As part of the Assay Development and Characterization team, the Lab Assistant will perform general laboratory operations tasks and provide support with experimental execution, at the direction of laboratory and/or project leads.
Responsibilities and Tasks May Include:
Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices. Ability to work both independently and part of a team. Attention to detail and ability to stay focused while performing repetitive tasks. Maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment in accordance with laboratory standards. Assist in plant assays including sampling, bacterial culture maintenance, and plant care. Working in controlled environments (Growth Chambers) to perform various plant care tasks. Utilize lab instruments to analyze samples and record results with attention to detail. Perform lab duties with regard to sterile technique. Standard lab cleaning procedures. Plasmid isolations. Analyze and report data associated with conducted assays. Clear communication and strong ability to work efficiency or something along those lines. Ability to stand for long periods of time and perform physical tasks. Education and Experience Associate's (2-yr) required. New graduates with experience in a laboratory setting are encouraged to apply. Shift/Schedule Monday
  • Friday, 8:00 AM
  • 5:00 PM (40 hrs/wk)
  • no overtime available.