Customer Laboratory Services Associate

Kemin Industries; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401k match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kemin Nutrisurance is seeking a Customer Laboratory Services Associate to execute and support customer laboratory service (CLS) and application research for pet food and rendering markets. You will prepare samples, perform chemical analyses, keep precise records, and operate laboratory equipment to ensure high-quality results.

Ideal candidates will display strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced lab setting.

Qualifications

• Education and experience in a scientific field (Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, etc.) with lab experience.
• Strong communication and data handling skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic statistics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine problem solving and preliminary data analysis; check large data sets.
• Follow SOPs, assist in SOP development, and test protocols.
• Assist with method development and method validation.
• Generate accurate data consistently.
• Use LIMS to record data and events; keep ISO 17025-compliant records.
• Operate and maintain basic-to-intermediate lab equipment.
• Follow good laboratory and safety practices.
• Support product launches and related testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Descriptive statistics

Team player

Detail-oriented

MS Office knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Associate's degree in science

Tools

LIMS

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Kemin Nutrisurance is hiring a Customer Laboratory Services Associate to join their team! The primary purpose of this position is to execute and support customer laboratory service (CLS) and application research for the pet food and rendering markets. This position will support Kemin’s customers through the sample preparation and chemical analysis of pet food and ingredient samples, accurate recordkeeping and data entry, and operation/maintenance of laboratory equipment.

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. Weare aglobal ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services. For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers around the world . Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing routine problem solving, preliminary data analysis and accurately checking large amounts of data.


• Follow all assigned SOPs, assist in SOP development, and test protocols without assistance.


• Assist with method development and method validation


• Generate accurate data consistently.


• Utilize laboratory information management system (LIMS) to record data and events.


• Keep detailed records in compliance with ISO 17025 program.


• Must be able to operate basic and intermediate lab equipment without assistance.


• Perform basic maintenance and upkeep on assigned lab equipment.


• Follow good laboratory and safety practices.


• Support the product launch process and successful product launches for Kemin and customers.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:




• Bachelor’s degree with 0+ years of related experience or


• Associate’s degree with 3+ years of related experience


• Degree must be in a scientific field (Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, etc.) with some lab experience.




• Good communication skills (written and oral).


• Strong analytical skills.


• Basic descriptive statistics.


• Basic computer and MS Office knowledge and experience. Intermediate skills with Excel including ability to use simple formulas and generate graphs.


• Good laboratory skills.


• Must be a team player.


• Must be able to see.


• Detail-oriented and ability to multitask.

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

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

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.