Top 122 Research scientist Jobs in Iowa

Research Scientist - Analytical Development
Elanco —Fort Dodge, IA
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Budgeting
- Paid time off
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Clinical Laboratory Research Scientist
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- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid time off
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- Mid-level
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Iowa State University —Ames, IA
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- Health insurance
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The University of Iowa —Iowa City, IA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Maintenance
Formulation Scientist I
The University of Iowa —Iowa City, IA
- Full-time
- University
- Criminal background check
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
13d
Research Associate
Pinnacle Staffing —Johnston, IA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Contract
- Background check
- Research
- In-person
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QC Laboratory & Clinical Animal Operations Scientist
Aequor Technologies LLC —Charles City, IA
- Contract
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Quick Apply
7d
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Iterative Health —Waterloo, IA
- Patient monitoring
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
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Research Assistant - Anesthesia, Obal's Lab
The University of Iowa —Iowa City, IA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- University
Research Scientist III
Iowa State University —Ames, IA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Product Placement Scientist
Syngenta Seeds —Iowa
- $104,800 - $157,200 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Applications Team Leader
Croda —Urbandale, IA
- $115,000 - $130,000 a year
- Online Application
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
EM PHYSICIAN-SCIENTIST AND/OR RESEARCH FACULTY
The University of Iowa —Iowa City, IA
- Part-time
- Medicine
- BC/BE
- University
Senior Associate Scientist - Analytical Development
Elanco —Fort Dodge, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Part-time Research Assistant
The University of Iowa —Iowa City, IA
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- University
- Entry level
1d
Research Analyst
SSAB AB —Montpelier, IA
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Senior Research Associate – Plant Transformation
Vylor —Des Moines, IA
- 5 years
- Research
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
9h
Clinical Scientist - Ophthalmology
サイネオス・ヘルス —Iowa
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Dir, Epidemiology Pipeline (TA-Immunology)
サイネオス・ヘルス —Iowa
- Urgently hiring
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Budgeting
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance

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Research Scientist - Analytical Development

Elanco -
Fort Dodge, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off
Parental leave
401(k) 6% Match
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Assay development
Collaboration with product development teams
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing projects
Cross-functional team management
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role:

Research Scientist

The Research Scientist (R1 level) in Vaccine Technical Development plays a critical role in effectively and efficiently leading and advancing research and development projects. This position leverages deep technical expertise to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget, while maintaining high standards of quality, innovation, and collaboration.

This role operates within the Process Development/Assay Development (PD/AD) functional group and operates cross-functionally across the Elanco network. The Research Scientist leads multiple large-scale projects, contributes to strategic planning, and drives continuous improvement in technical methodologies. This role also supports the full innovation cycle, contributing to the successful development, validation, and licensure of vaccine products.

Your Responsibilities:

Lead projects by developing technical plans, coordinating cross-functional alignment, and ensuring milestone achievement. Drive innovation by generating new ideas , accelerating timelines, and improving technical approaches.

Design and implement experiments, methods, protocols, and SOPs to support process and assay development improvements. Perform hands-on laboratory work, including development, optimization, and troubleshooting of new methods and techniques.

Represent Technical Development on project teams, defining goals, making decisions, and securing necessary resources. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to meet project and customer requirements.

Analyze and interpret complex data, providing clear, actionable insights to project teams and leadership. Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges within area of expertise.

Maintain accountability for project deliverables and team commitments, demonstrating Elanco’s values and expected behaviors. Identify and leverage internal resources to execute projects effectively with minimal reliance on management oversight.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education & Experience: Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Virology, Immunology, Bacteriology, Molecular Biology) with at least 1 year of industry or post-doctoral experience; OR a Master of Science (M.S.) degree with 5+ years of experience in vaccine analytical development.

Technical & Leadership Skills: Proven hands-on expertise in analytical method development (e.g., potency assays, ELISA, viral titration) combined with demonstrated experience leading technical projects in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Communication & Influence: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence technical and business outcomes.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

Direct experience with the USDA regulatory framework for animal biologics.

A strong background in developing and validating potency assays for licensed vaccines.

Proven success in mentoring and training junior scientific staff.

Experience managing the technical transfer of methods to QC or manufacturing teams.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and adapt to shifting priorities.

Additional Information:

Travel: 0-15%

Location: Fort Dodge, Iowa - On-Site Work Environment

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

Multiple relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

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Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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