Quality Control Assistant

Kemin•Des Moines, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kemin is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assistant to join our team! In this role, you will support both Operations and external customers by performing a variety of analytical and wet chemistry activities that help ensure the quality and integrity of our products. Key responsibilities include sampling raw materials, conducting chemical analyses, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation, documenting and reporting project results, and supporting quality-related initiatives. You will also collaborate closely with Operations and Customer Service teams to help ensure product quality and customer satisfaction. This position is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday during daytime hours; 6am-2:30pm, with occasional weekend work as business needs require. Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives! We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come. We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines. We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

Requirements

High School Diploma with two years of related experience OR Associates Degree in a Science related field
Must have and maintain an insurable driving record.
Good written and oral communication skills
Must have basic computer skills, including MS Office
Ability to operate, troubleshoot, perform maintenance, instruct, and perform method validation on lab equipment
Ability to interact well with others in a team environment
Must have basic math skills

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, inspection or other related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect samples and receive raw materials and finished goods.
May test raw materials as applicable.
May perform raw material, finished goods and packaging release, with supervision, as applicable.
Must follow all procedures and SOPs and assist with updates.
Must maintain proper quality documentation.
Generate Certificate of Analysis.
Support Change Management process, as necessary.
Daily data entry into M3 and LIMs, as applicable.
Report any nonconformities by following applicable SOPs.
Send out supplier evaluation samples, as applicable.
Must follow good lab procedures, safety, etc.
Must work closely with cross functional teams (including Operations, R&D, and other quality groups.)

Benefits

Competitive salary
Uncapped bonus opportunities
401k match program
Generous paid vacation and holidays
Fitness reimbursement for the whole family
Access to an on-site fitness center
A restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options
Free fresh fruit in break areas
Opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
In-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online
Tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits
Paid time off for service
Partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity
Local community initiatives