Sr. CLS Associate

Kemin is seeking a Sr. CLS Associate to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. This role is responsible for executing and supporting Customer Laboratory Services (CLS), application research, and new product initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing project protocols to demonstrate product effectiveness in customer operations, partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, and Technical Services teams to identify new opportunities, and monitoring test progress while analyzing and summarizing data to validate results.

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.
• 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 volunteering in your community

• Responsible for performing advanced problem solving, data analysis and accurately checking large amounts of data.
• Responsible for advanced method development, method validation, and formulation, as applicable.
• Responsible for consistently exercising independent discretion and judgement with guidance from manager.
• May be responsible for coordinating projects and oversight of project teams.
• Must be able to generate, interpret and present accurate data consistently (internally and externally).
• Must be able to independently follow and generate SOPs and test protocols.
• Responsible for technical report writing.
• Operate advanced lab equipment.
• Collaborate on the design of application research projects, as applicable.
• May be responsible for communicating product support and providing technical recommendations to customers (internal and external).
• Responsible for understanding and supporting Kemin products and services, as applicable.
• Responsible for following, ensuring and monitoring good laboratory and safety practices.
• Attend and present at tradeshows, conferences, and participate in customer meetings, as applicable.
• Assist with training of others.

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors Degree in a Scientific Field with 5-7 years of related experience OR
  • Associates Degree in a Scientific Field with 7-10 years of related experience 
• Food Science experience highly preferred.
• Must have a solid understanding and adherence to the Servant Leadership philosophy.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Advanced statistics and/or basic chemometrics.
• Advanced computer skills and MS Office knowledge and experience.
• Advanced skills with Excel including ability to write formulas and generate graphs.
• Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task.
• The level of the position offered will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and alignment with the role’s requirements.

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 decision‑making, 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 TalentAcquisition.US@Kemin.com.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.  Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. 

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