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Associate ScientistKemin Industries • Des Moines, IA, US
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Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist

Kemin Industries • Des Moines, IA, US
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Overview

Kemin Industries is seeking a passionate and driven Associate Scientist to join its Big R Global Research team—a hub of innovation dedicated to transforming the agrifood industry.

As a vital member of our Chemistry and Process Chemistry team, you’ll help pioneer new molecules and scalable synthesis processes that evolve from lab experiments to global manufacturing. This role offers the chance to collaborate with top-tier scientists, shape products destined for markets across Asia, the Americas, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East, and grow your career in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.

If you're ready to make a global difference through cutting-edge research, we want to hear from you!

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 planet’s 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 3,500 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, you'll 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.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and conducting experiments for the assigned research projects.
  • Monitoring, optimizing reactions, and analyzing in-process compounds under batch or continuous operation.
  • Bringing in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in analytical techniques and identification of organic compounds using Q-NMR, GC, HPLC, and MS.
  • Participating as an active member of the Kemin Global Research team (Big R).
  • Effectively communicating work progress and findings through the writing of technical reports and presentations at project meetings, showcasing strong communication skills.
  • Demonstrating a strong commitment to professional growth through continuous learning and staying updated with the current scientific literature (publications), industrial state-of-the-art (patents), and participation in scientific seminars and meetings.
  • Perform literature reviews and provide written summaries that are incorporated into strategy.
  • Independently develop and review SOP’s, research protocols and research methods; design safety procedures.
  • Independently perform advanced data analysis and review other’s data to provide input and insight.
  • Independently, collect, interpret and document research data.
  • Review internal publication across Kemin.
  • Provides instruction and training to interns and junior staff.
  • Qualifications

  • EducationMasters of Science in Chemistry / Process Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences and Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experiencePhD in Chemistry / Process chemistry or Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences and Engineering preferred. PhD with 0+ years of experience will be considered
  • Passion for Process Development, Retrosynthesis, optimization, Scale-up, and Industrialization.
  • Strong interest, hands-on experience and expertise in organic chemistry for industry-relevant reactions.
  • Must be able to work independently or on a team and have the ability to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.
  • Excellent Scientific skills in experiment design and data collection, able to maintain instruments.
  • Detail oriented, organized, prioritization skills and motivated by accomplishment.
  • Ability to understand and perform advanced statistical analysis.
  • Analytical lab skills with a strong scientific curiosity and innovative thinking.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing molecules or products tailored for biological, animal nutrition, feed additive, targeted release applications is a plus.
  • Fluent in English. Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to present ideas effectively.
  • Advanced computer knowledge (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, .
  • 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.

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