Research Scientist III for the Polymer and Food Protection Consortium
2 weeks ago
Position Title:
Research Scientist III for the Polymer and Food Protection Consortium
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience
Special Required Qualifications
Drivers License
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with operation, maintenance, and method development in a polymer lab setting.
At least one publication.
Experience with operation, maintenance, and processing method development for extrusion, extrusion blown film, injection molding, extrusion blow molding, vacuum thermoforming, mechanical analysis; including retrofitting to modernized control systems.
Experience with MATLAB, Excel Macros, ChemDraw, Data Analysis, Agilent Software, Chromeleon CDS, and Mestrenova.
Job Description:
Develops, designs and conducts research projects of high complexity, reviews progress and evaluates results in the research area of packaging, polymers, and regulatory research methods. Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality, identifies potential problems, recommends and implements solutions, and collaborates in the development of new techniques. Acts as a co-author and may act as a principal investigator. Recommends program direction. Trains users in equipment operation and laboratory techniques, explains and demonstrates technology and equipment capabilities, operations, limitations, and outcomes. Coordinates data collection and screening and verifies the data. Conducts analysis of data, interprets and implements research methodology based on the outcome of the analysis. Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals. Supervises a small workgroup. Team leadership for experimental planning for advanced research projects.
Operation, maintenance, and method development for various lab processes.
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
January 1, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS810
Application Instructions:
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Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.
Original Posting Date:
December 6, 2023
Posting Close Date:
December 13, 2023
Job Requisition Number:
R13575
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