Ethanol Plant Scientific Analyst; CS

• Salary: $53,000.00 - $62,460.00 Annually
• Location: Edwardsville, IL
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Number: 01516
• Organization: Nat Corn Eth Rsch Ctr
• Opening Date: 09/30/2026
• Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
• FLSA: Non-Exempt

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Ethanol Plant Scientific Analyst (CS27-078) . As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• The Ethanol Plant Scientific Analyst provides advanced scientific, analytical, and technical expertise in support of NCERC's research, pilot plant operations, and commercial analytical services programs.
• The position is responsible for conducting complex laboratory analyses, ensuring data quality and integrity, interpreting experimental results, developing and validating analytical methods, troubleshooting sophisticated scientific instrumentation, and supporting client-sponsored research initiatives.
• The position serves as a technical resource to researchers, engineers, clients, and laboratory personnel by providing scientific leadership, maintaining compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards, and supporting the successful execution of research and commercial projects.
• Through accurate data generation, method development, and operational oversight, this position contributes directly to NCERC's reputation as a leading biofuels research and commercialization center.

FLSA:
Exempt

Minimum Acceptable

Qualifications:

1.

A. Bachelor's degree in life science or closely related field AND two (2) years industrial and/or commercial lab experience.

OR

B. Associates in Applied Science (AAS) AND four (4) years of industrial and/or commercial lab experience.

OR

C. Masters degree in life science or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a related scientific discipline and experience supporting commercial, pilot-scale, or research laboratory operations.

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Illinois Residency Requirement Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois . Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 1352 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks…