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R D Assistant Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Platform Staffing Group (an STA Group Company) is looking for an R& D Engineer to assist our client in Smart stick V5: Software enhancement, bug fixes, design and implement the groundwork for V6. All ...

R & D Industries, Inc. (RDI) is a 41-year-old Iowa technology company. Our RDIWorks ® (RDIWorks ... Implement company procedures * Assist in the development of guidelines and procedures for network ...

R & D Industries, Inc. (RDI) is a 41-year-old Iowa technology company. Our RDIWorks ® (RDIWorks ... Implement company procedures * Assist in the development of guidelines and procedures for network ...

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S. , was founded in 1978 and is a publicly ... The right candidate will assist in managing all aspects of the division's historical reporting ...

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S. , was founded in 1978 and is a publicly ... The right candidate will assist in managing all aspects of the division's historical reporting ...

Marketing Intern- Fall 2026

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

... d love to meet you. What You'll Do: Assists the R&R Real Estate Advisors team with marketing ... Capture property photography and assist with Matterport 3D tours and other digital marketing assets ...

Research Engineer - Welding

Montpelier, IA · On-site

$36.50 - $50.25/hr

... R&D's welding, thermal cutting and ultrasonic inspection equipment • Interact with plant ... . Assist with maintaining the welder qualification program at SSAB mills in North America. • ...

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Coordinator for their Operations Department. The right candidate will assist personnel in Land Department to ensure all tasks and projects are ...

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Coordinator for their Operations Department. The right candidate will assist personnel in Land Department to ensure all tasks and projects are ...

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How much do r d assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for r d assistant in Iowa is $17.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.12 and $21.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between R D Assistant vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectR D AssistantLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsAssociate degree or relevant certificationAssociate degree or technical certification
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, pharmaceutical companiesMedical, research, or industrial labs
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, biotech firmsHospitals, research centers, industrial labs
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

The R D Assistant primarily supports research activities in labs, focusing on assisting scientists with experiments and data collection. Laboratory Technicians also work in labs but often handle more technical procedures, equipment maintenance, and sample processing. While both roles require similar educational backgrounds, the R D Assistant is more research-focused, whereas Laboratory Technicians may work across medical, industrial, or research settings with slightly broader technical responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various R D Assistant job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,607 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

R&D Engineer

Johnston, IA


Corteva
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Platform Staffing Group (an STA Group Company) is looking for an R& D Engineer to assist our client in Smart stick V5: Software enhancement, bug fixes, design and implement the groundwork for V6. All candidates will be required to interview onsite and be on-site 100% of the time for this requirement. NO EXCEPTIONS DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT INTERVIEW ONSITE AND be Onsite 100% of the time for this assignment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Our client has a project Smart stick V5: Software enhancements, bug fixes and design and implement the groundwork for V6 running in NVIDIA Jetson. You will work on a cross-functional project team to meet customer requirements and expectations. Develop, test, document, and maintain software solutions driven by a seasonal schedule. Develop an understanding of field and lab equipment for R&D. Understand, maintain, and add extra features planned for the current version of the project. Set the groundwork for the next version of the project. Take the role of technology expert on our client’s team

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

5+ Years of experience developing solutions in Python and C++ for embedded systems.

5+ Years of experience with NVIDIA Jetson

Demonstrated Deep knowledge of GStreamer

Ability to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Ability to work safely around common shop equipment.

Demonstrated respect for the environment.

Ability to work as a valued teammate with the highest respect for all people.

Work in a legal and ethical manner.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:

Experience developing solutions in C# .NET, Structured Text.

Experience developing solutions for PLC in Structured Text.

PLATFORM STAFFING GROUP, an STA Group Company IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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