Senior Research Scientist
CPS
Ames, IA · $130k–$145k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $137,500 a year. Across 30 open senior research scientist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $147,000 to $240,500 and the median is $206,500. That is 33% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among medical scientists, except epidemiologists is little observed so far. Measured exposure for medical scientists, except epidemiologists: 4% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
CPS has filed one layoff notice in the last twelve months, covering 80 workers, most recently October 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
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...