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Pinnacle Staffing

Research Associate

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $21–$25/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Johnston, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Biologist studies plant and animal life and conducts research in one of many specialized areas. May observe and study different types of animals or plants and their habitats or ecosystems, or study cell biology or microorganisms, or research questions relating to human biology and health.

$76,534 / year median in Iowa

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:

Research Associate Pay Rate:

$22/hr. on w2 (without benefits)

Job Location:

Johnston, IA 50131

Job Duration:

12+ months contract

Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Position Summary Seeking a full-time contract Research Associate to support the Lab within Biotechnology Lab Operations team. This role is critical to preparing high-quality culture media for biotechnology research and production. The ideal candidate will be scientifically skilled, physically capable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced lab environment. Qualifications -

What You'll Bring:

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biology, Plant biology or any biological discipline requiring lab work Previous lab work experience in DNA/RNA isolation, NGS, or qPCR, is preferred. Analyses with gene editing experiment data is a plus. JA01

Pay:

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Microbiology:

1 year (Preferred) Molecular biology: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person