Associate Researcher

Net2Source Inc. is an award-winning total workforce solutions company recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts for our accelerated growth of 300% in the last 3 years with over 5500 employees globally, with over 30 locations in the US and global operations in 32 countries. We believe in providing staffing solutions to address the current talent gap – Right Talent – Right Time – Right Place – Right Price and acting as a Career Coach to our consultants.

Company: One of Our Clients

Job Title: Research Associate

Duration: 10 Months contract

Location: Johnston, IA 50131

Position Summary

• Seeking a full-time contract Research Associate to support the Media Lab within Biotechnology Lab Operations – Expert Central Lab Services (ECLS) 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.

Responsibilities Media Preparation & Support

• Prepare plant tissue culture media using established protocols
• Adjust formulations and troubleshoot with scientists
• Track and prioritize media requests using lab systems Lab Operations & Maintenance Clean and maintain lab equipment regularly
• Manage chemical inventory
• Communicate with internal teams on media quality and delivery timelines Safety & Compliance
• Follow all safety, ergonomic, and aseptic procedures
• Ensure compliance with chemical handling and biological hazard protocols Physical & Multitasking Requirements
• Stand for extended periods during lab work
• Lift and move materials weighing 20–45 lbs.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements with ergonomic awareness
• Handle multiple tasks efficiently in a high-throughput lab environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, agronomy, chemistry, or related field
• Strong foundation in chemistry, math, and biology
• Experience with aseptic techniques and standard lab practices
• Ability to multitask and work independently
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Fluent in English (spoken, written, reading)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in media preparation or plant tissue culture
• Familiarity with regulated lab environments and safety protocols
• Prior experience in production or research lab settings

Ishendra Singh(Ishaan)

Pharma Recruiter

Net2Source Inc.

270 Davidson Ave, Suite 704, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA

Direct: 1 (551)-325-3316| Fax: (201) 221 8131

Email: singh.ishendra@net2source.com