Customer Laboratory Services (CLS) Associate

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.

• Execution of CLS procedures for the receipt chain-of-custody and reporting of microbiological results for customer samples.
• Execution of CLS procedures for the microbiological analysis of customer samples.
• Participation in the development and translation of new microbiology procedures.
• Prioritization of analyses to meet CLS target turnaround time of 95% of projects completed on time.
• Participation in development of protocols to demonstrate efficacy of products in customer applications.
• Preparation of CLS reports and contribution to preparation of trial documents and technical literature as needed.
• Review of CLS procedures to ensure their accuracy and applicability.

• Bachelors Degree in Biology Biochemistry Biotechnology (or other relevant scientific discipline) with a focus on Microbiology and 1-3 years of applicable laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated skills in aseptic technique media preparation autoclave procedures and pour-plate methodology.
• Experience handling BSL2 microbes and associated safety equipment and procedures.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills detail oriented.
• Excellent written and communication skills and the ability to interact well with others in a team environment.
• Advanced PC skills. Experience with Microsoft Access is preferred.
• Ability to learn and adapt in all areas.

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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