Research Associate - Urgent Hire

Seeking a Research Assistant for a contract opportunity in Chicago, IL. Our client is a groundbreaking biotech company born out of NASA-supported research on extremophiles in geothermal pools. Their novel fermentation technology produces a sustainable source of complete protein using only a fraction of the resources required by traditional agriculture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively organizes work, sets priorities, determines resource requirements, establishes the necessary sequence of activities needed to achieve goals
• Conducts a range of tests to measure the functionality of protein ingredients, including but not limited to solubility, emulsification, foaming, and gelation properties
• Performs tests and analyses on yogurt samples to assess physical properties and stability
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies, reagents, and materials, ensuring that stock levels are maintained, and orders are placed when necessary
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and quality assurance standards

Other Details:

• Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm
• Location: Chicago
• Duration: 6months+

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field
• Previous experience in a laboratory or production environment, preferably in the field of food ingredient development
• Familiarity with food ingredients and techniques for assessing ingredient functionality
• Strong understanding of laboratory techniques, equipment operation, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate test results effectively
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality in all aspects of work
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment