Innovation Expert - Chemistry

The R&D department of KEMIN ANIMAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH – EMENA based in Herentals, Belgium is searching a Chemist for our Innovation Team. Together with colleagues and external partners worldwide, you will work on innovation projects to discover, research and develop new products and services that benefit animal feed. 

The ideal candidate has a passion for chemistry and loves to work in the lab. You will drive the projects from idea to product (literature review, protocol development, experimental techniques, result analysis and scientific reporting) following the procedures as defined in our product innovation process. 

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. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, beauty and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries. 

 A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 3,000 global employees and operates in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

As Chemist, you will contribute to the following activities: 

• Discover, research and develop new molecules, formulations, processes and services that can be applied to animal feed; 
• Design, planning, follow-up and reporting of experiments, trials, studies and analytical services in external CROs; 
• Plan and execute experiments in the lab, including interpretation writing and reporting of results in internal papers as well as in conference abstracts and peer reviewed journals; 
• Participate in and attend (inter)national scientific conferences, seminars, workshop; 
• Create and maintain accurate and timely records of test results and protocol design; 
• Design experimental procedures and protocols; 
• Scientific writing in all applicable formats; 
• Active participation in global projects teams, organize work and understand priorities; 
• Development and validations of methods in Analytical chemistry by personal work at the laboratory bench or in collaboration with others.  

Who you are?  

• Master of Science in Chemistry, Food Science or Pharmaceutical Sciences  
• Technical expertise Chemistry (GC, HPLC, LC MS, NIR, NMR) 
• Problem-solving skills when carrying out experiments, and the ability to find creative solutions; 
• Tenacity and patience, to see research projects through from design to completion; 
• Following lab procedures and safety guidelines closely and conduct experiments in a safe and efficient manner; 
• The ability and desire to work in a team 
• Able to work on different projects at the same time 
• Attention to detail, organized, self-motivated 
• Must be fluent in English (writing and oral communication) 

What’s in it for you: 

• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer a bonus opportunity, and fringe additional benefits. 
• Robust health and wellness support- We offer a global wellness platform and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few. 
• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a 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. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Program and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives. 

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