Research Support Specialist - Temporary

Research Support Specialist - Temporary Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The W.M. Keck Metabolomics Research Laboratory is seeking a Temporary Research Support Specialist to provide technical, analytical, and operational support for metabolomics and small molecule analysis projects. The position will assist laboratory staff with urgent instrumentation maintenance, high priority project coordination, data analysis, crucial method and platform devolvement and onboarding, and general laboratory operations as needed. The individual will support metabolomics research activities in a fee for service core facility using advanced analytical instrumentation. The position will help boost laboratory operations, improve analytical workflows, and expand laboratory capacity through method optimization, preventive maintenance, and operational improvements. This temporary position provides flexible support across instrumentation maintenance, analytical method development/onboarding, project coordination, data analysis, and laboratory administration. The role is designed to strengthen and recover laboratory operations while advancing new and existing analytical methodologies and improving overall laboratory efficiency. The individual will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. They will also have effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external researchers.

Original Posting Date: September 29, 2026 Posting Close Date: Job Requisition Number: R20011Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.