Senior Research Scientist
CPS
Ames, IA · $130k–$145k a year · Posted October 18, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $137,500 a year. Across 65 open senior research scientist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $137,500 to $248,500 and the median is $213,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 35% below the median.
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About the job
... Senior Research Scientist The responsibilities of the Senior Research Scientist will include: Lead and oversee R&D initiatives focused on enzyme product development and their application in food products. Design, optimize, and validate enzyme formulations for a range of...