Research Technician

Kemin•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kemin Industries is seeking a Research Technician to support laboratory testing, product development, and quality initiatives. This role performs routine laboratory and stability testing, prototype evaluations, validation support, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong bench chemistry skills, experience operating analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and compliance. 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

Associate's Degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience
Must be highly motivated, reliable, and self-sufficient.
Attention to detail and awareness of safety.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work in a fast paced environment.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

strong bench chemistry skills
experience operating analytical instrumentation such as HPLC

Responsibilities

Supports and assist scientific team with various R&D projects.
Routine laboratory testing and prototype evaluation
Stability study pulls and testing
Validation run monitoring and documentation
Report and white paper generation
Packaging and qualification support activities
General laboratory operations, inventory, and equipment support
Routine quality and documentation activities, including change management support and specification updates

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