Research Associate - Singapore, Kemin Animal Health & Nutrition

Kemin; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the feed and food safety sector is seeking a passionate and innovative individual to join their team. In this role, you will develop new product formulations and processes that enhance animal nutrition and health. Your responsibilities will include conducting literature reviews, analyzing experimental data, and facilitating cross-functional operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your creativity and scientific expertise can make a significant impact. If you are a proactive team player with a strong background in relevant scientific fields, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in research/product development labs.
• Bachelors in relevant scientific disciplines required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product formulations for animal nutrition.
• Conduct literature reviews and analyze experimental data.
• Support cross-functional operations for product development.

Skills

in vitro biochemical assays

enzyme activity measurement

analytical chemistry

problem-solving skills

written and oral communication

scientific thinking

documentation and organizational ability

Education

Bachelors in Animal Science

Bachelors in Nutrition

Bachelors in Microbiology

Bachelors in Molecular Biology

Bachelors in Biochemistry

Bachelors in Chemistry

Bachelors in Related Disciplines

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC-MSMS

Job description

Overview

We Are Kemin

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 3,000 global employees including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

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Responsibilities

• Develop new product formulations and processes for application in the feed additive business to enhance animal nutrition and health as per the Product Innovation Process of Kemin
• Conduct literature review related to product development and patent application
• Record, analyze, and interpret experimental data and present as internal/external scientific publications including peer reviewed journal papers
• Evaluate and validate all methodologies for the laboratory against established protocols
• Facilitate cross-functional operations to support product development and sales
• Support laboratory operations and procurement functions
• Perform tasks on an ad-hoc basis as assigned by the reporting officer

Qualifications

Academic Qualification:

• Bachelors in Animal Science/Nutrition/Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Biochemistry /Chemistry/Related Disciplines

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of previous relevant experience (commercial/academic) in research/product development labs

Who we are looking for:

• Passionate about science and technology
• Strong team player with pro-active mindset
• Innovative and creative
• Strong perseverance and self-motivation
• Agile and willing to accept and embrace challenges

Skills:

• Proficient in in vitro biochemical assays
• Experience with measurement of enzyme activities is preferred
• Experience working in a GLP or ISO accredited laboratory
• Knowledge and skills in analytical chemistry (e.g., HPLC, GC, LC-MSMS)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency and clarity in written and oral communications/presentations
• Independent and creative scientific thinking
• Solid documentation and organizational ability