Research Associate

Kemin•Des Moines, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kemin is seeking a Research Associate to join our Kemin Health R&D team! As a Research Associate, you will support innovative R&D projects by applying scientific methods and conducting laboratory-based research activities. Working under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of technical tasks within established guidelines to generate high-quality data and contribute to the advancement of new products, technologies, and solutions. This position is based onsite at our World Headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, and follows a Monday through Friday schedule during standard business hours. 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

Bachelors Degree in a Science related field (Chemistry preferred) with 0-3 years of experience OR Associates Degree in a Science related field (Chemistry preferred) with 2+ years of experience
Ability to work under pressure and able to handle multiple projects efficiently.
Analytical lab skills with a strong scientific curiosity and innovative thinking.
HPLC experience required.
UV-Vis experience highly preferred.
Reliable and self-motivated.
Good understanding of Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
Good written and oral communication skills.
Basic understanding of English, both written and oral.
Ability to interact well with others in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

UV-Vis experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform lab experiments within well-defined guidelines and under direct supervision; operate laboratory equipment using routine HPLC testing and analytical support.
Perform literature reviews and provide written summary.
Draft SOP’s, technical documentation, research protocols and research methods, with supervision.
Perform basic data analysis, with supervision.
Collect, interpret and document research data, with supervision.
Prepare and present research data and analytics in multiple formats.
Contribute to scientific publications used for internal purposes.
Sample preparation and stability study management.
Data compilation and reporting.
Analytical support for supplier qualification projects.

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
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