Research Associate - Animal Nutrition & Health

Pay:
Competitive

Employment Type:

Full-Time

• Req#: 9002

Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health (KANA) is hiring a Research Associate to join their team! In this role, you will provide research and development support for product development projects in the area of KANA through scientific methodologies. This position may provide a supporting role in various research projects focused on product development and process development to manufactured products. In addition, you will work independently to perform research projects as needed by the business unit.

Experience or an education with a focus on Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry is highly desirable. Experience working in a Contract Manufacturing (CMO) or Contract research (CRO) environment is a plus.

As a Kemin team member, you’ll receive…

• A competitive financial package - in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paid vacation and holidays.
• Robust health and wellness support - we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitness center, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and the ability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.
• Continued learning opportunities - Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• The chance to give back to our world - Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives.
• Opportunities to support our valued educators - Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governor's Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teacher's awards. In addition, we have a robust internship and externship program, and frequently host student tours.

• Support other scientists and work independently in performing laboratory experiments.
• Responsible for supporting R&D projects.
• Draft SOPs and research protocols, with supervision.
• Maintain accurate and detailed electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Perform data analysis, with supervision.
• Complete multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Prepare and present research reports in multiple formats.
• Contribute to scientific publications used for internal purposes. May be cited as an author following Kemin’s authorship guidelines.
• Must adhere to laboratory standard operating procedures, documentation, and guidelines.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry background preferred.
• Associates Degree with 3+ years of related experience in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry background preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Analytical lab skills.
• Working knowledge of statistics for the analytical laboratory.
• Ability to maintain instruments.
• Excellent scientific skills in experiment design and data collection.
• Working understanding of computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills.
• Scientific curiosity and innovative thinking.
• Handle multiple projects efficiently.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Good written and oral communication skills, suitable for external presentations.
• Ability to interact well with others in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of English, both written and oral.
• Good project management skills.
• Interact with customers to address technical or regulatory questions and provide solutions to problems regarding Kemin.
• Maintain lab supply inventory.

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodation will be considered.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

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Kemin is the science inside countless products you interact with every day. We protect the global food supply chain with our ingredients. As new threats to food security arise, Kemin is focused on protecting our resources and preventing diseases in the future. We are always looking ahead. Human imagination, scientific insight, and an eagerness to explore shape our company. We look beyond what is to see what could be.