Laboratory Support Part Time
Des Moines, IA - USA
Job Summary
Overview
Join the Kemin team as a Laboratory Support Technician and take the first step into the world of scientific research. This flexible part-time entry-level role is a great opportunity as it offers hands-on experience in a functional lab setting where youll support our Research and Development Department with daily tasks such as cleaning glassware performing equipment calibration checks and assisting with routine maintenance. All work is completed under direct supervision making it an ideal opportunity for a student who is eager to learn and grow.
This role will work a maximum of 20 hours/week. Schedule end time may vary based on work load.
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 planets 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 3500 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.
As a valued member of our team youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial physical and professional well-being:
As a Kemin team member youll 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 FoodProgrammeand Habitat for Humanity in addition to many local initiatives.
- Opportunities to support our valued educators- Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governors Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teachers addition we have a robust internship and externship program and frequently host student tours.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in lab maintenance e.g. glassware cleaning keeping the lab orderly.
- Confirming pipette calibrations.
- Equipment cleaning.
- Other general duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must interact well with others in a team environment.
- Exhibit attention to detail.
- Basic PC skills.
- Good oral communication skills with a minimal English proficiency level.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color creed/religion national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status (where applicable) sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions age (40) disability (including the use of a service animal) genetic information marital status familial or caregiver status military or veteran status status as a victim of domestic violence reproductive health decisionmaking and any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email .
A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employmentrequirementsmay be necessarybased onposition.
Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.
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