Overview

Kemin Nutrisurance is hiring a Temporary Research Assistant to join their team! In this role, you will provide research and development support for product development projects through scientific methodologies. This position may provide a supporting role in various research projects, or may independently perform small research projects as needed by the business unit. 

This is position will go from May - August, with part time hours from Monday - Thursday. Hours are flexible throughout the day, averaging 32 hours per week.

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.  

We are a global 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. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting R&D projects
• Maintain accurate and detailed electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Performing basic data analysis, with supervision
• Support other scientists in performing laboratory experiments.
• Prepare and present research reports in multiple formats
• Contribute to scientific publications used for internal purposes. May be cited as an authorfollowing Kemin authorship guidelines.
• Must adhere to laboratory standard operating procedures, documentation and guidelines 
• On occasion the job may require physical effort to lift. More typically the job requires extensive use of computers. Must be able to walk, twist, bend, sit, stand, squat, reach, and ability to carry up to 30-40 lbs. for fairly short distances. May need to lift up to 55lbs. 

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma
  • 2-3 years of related experience
  • Associates degree preferred
• Must be highly motivated, reliable and self-sufficient
• Attention to detail and awareness of safety
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in teams
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions 

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.