Research Technician Kemin Nutrisurance

Kemin Nutrisurance is looking for a Research Technician. This person will work along side other team members focusing on pet food and rendering this role youll be part of the science shaping the future of pet nutrition with a strong focus on kibble innovation.

Most of your work centers on kibble studies from creating formulations to running oxidative tests and performing sample this role you will keep lab equipment in top shape maintain organized inventory and carry out experiments under direct supervision. Youll also play a key role in advancing new kibble prototypes and generating the data that shows which formulations are ready to move forward. Your work will directly influence which concepts become the next breakthrough in pet youre naturally curious analytical and energized by problem solving this role puts you right at the center of meaningful handson research.

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:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary uncapped bonus opportunities a 401k match program and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family access to an on-site fitness center a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms offering thousands of training resources both live and online and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity and local community initiatives.

• Supports and assist scientific team with various R&D projects.
• Prior research experience in a lab or pilotscale environment
• Perform lab experiments within well-defined guidelines and under direct supervision; operate laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Organize and maintain small laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Coordinates maintenance on scientific and laboratory and instrumentation equipment.
• Exercise laboratory safety practices.
• Ability to travel two-three times a year

• Education
  • Associates Degree in a scientific related field 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

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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