Location
Ames
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 01, 2026
Job Description
Position Title:Research Scientist II
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Job Description:
The Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking a Research Scientist II to support innovative soil fertility and nutrient management research for the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative. This position serves as the lead laboratory scientist for soil nitrogen analysis, overseeing related laboratory operations, maintaining specialized analytical instrumentation, ensuring data quality, and contributing to research that advances sustainable agricultural systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and research partners while playing a key role in generating high-quality scientific data and supporting research publications and presentations.
What You'll Do
+ Lead laboratory operations for rec...
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Job Description:
The Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking a Research Scientist II to support innovative soil fertility and nutrient management research for the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative. This position serves as the lead laboratory scientist for soil nitrogen analysis, overseeing related laboratory operations, maintaining specialized analytical instrumentation, ensuring data quality, and contributing to research that advances sustainable agricultural systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and research partners while playing a key role in generating high-quality scientific data and supporting research publications and presentations.
What You'll Do
+ Lead laboratory operations for rec...
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