Pet Food Laboratory Services Specialist

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

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.