Job Information
Actalent Seasonal R&D Assistant in Urbandale, Iowa
Job Title: Seasonal R&D Assistant
Job Description
Monitor seed workflows and automation to prepare for the field trial planting season.
Prepare soybean, corn, and wheat samples harvested across North America for compositional analysis.
Set up and adjust factors such as temperatures, pressure, flow, and reactions of materials.
Support the automation manufacturing process by monitoring.
Manage inventory.
Perform safety inspections and submit hazard recognitions and safety suggestions as needed.
Work with engineering and operations to promote continuous improvement.
Assist in other projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
Operate and control units manually on control systems.
Run and shut down production facilities and handle product changeover activities.
Decontaminate equipment.
Conduct routine analytics and take samples.
Document and communicate work results.
Support troubleshooting of process deviations in cooperation with the shift supervisor.
Shift
- Monday-Friday 3:30pm-12am
Qualifications
Associate's degree in agriculture, supply chain production is preferred.
Agriculture research experience is preferred.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Urbandale,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.