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Grain Quality Analyst

bayer
Ankeny, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated laboratory professional to join our high-throughput analytical team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in receiving, preparing, and analyzing samples while ensuring data integrity and adherence to established ISO work instructions. Working under close supervision, this individual will collaborate within multi-discipline teams to deliver timely and accurate laboratory results that meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, identify, and prepare incoming samples, ensuring correct labeling and appropriate analytical requests are in place
  • Prepare and analyze samples in accordance with ISO work instructions and established protocols
  • Prioritize analyses based on customer requirements and available laboratory capacity
  • Organize and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously within a high-throughput laboratory environment
  • Obtain, review, and validate analytical data to ensure accuracy and integrity
  • Collaborate effectively within multi-discipline teams to deliver laboratory results efficiently
  • Follow pre-established guidelines and instructions to perform all job functions
  • Report findings and progress to direct supervisor in a timely manner

Skills

  • Proficiency with total combustion analysis and elemental analysis techniques
  • Hands-on experience with calorimetry and Gas Chromatography (GC)
  • Working knowledge of NIR Spectroscopy and NMR techniques
  • Experience with total oil analysis, colorimetry, falling number, farinograph, and mixograph
  • Ability to perform bench-top wet chemical analyses accurately and safely
  • Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities within multi-discipline groups
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity

Experience

  • Minimum of 1–3 years of related industry laboratory experience required
  • Directly applicable hands-on laboratory experience will be considered in lieu of formal degree requirements
  • Prior experience in a high-throughput or ISO-compliant laboratory environment preferred

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a closely related scientific or engineering field required
  • Equivalent directly applicable industry experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your analytical laboratory career within a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values scientific rigor and innovation. You will gain exposure to a diverse range of cutting-edge analytical techniques while contributing meaningfully to projects that directly impact customer success. If you are passionate about science and eager to develop your expertise alongside experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply.

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