Quality Control Assistant

Were hiring! Kemin is seeking a Quality Assistant to join our team. The primary function of the Quality Assistant is to provide product support to Operations and external customers through a variety of analytical chemistry and wet chemistry activities. This includes sampling raw materials chemical analysis instrument maintenance and troubleshooting and project reporting. This also includes communication with Operations and Customer Service to ensure customer satisfaction.

This position will work Monday-Friday 11am-7pm.

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.

• May collect samples prepare shipments and inspect raw materials and finished goods.
• May test raw materials as applicable.
• Must follow all procedures and SOPs and assist with updates.
• Must maintain proper quality documentation.
• Support Change Management process as necessary.
• Daily data entry into M3 and LIMs as applicable.
• Report any nonconformities by following applicable SOPs.
• Send out supplier evaluation samples as applicable.
• Must follow good lab procedures safety etc.
• Must work closely with cross functional teams (including Operations R&D and other quality groups.)

• Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma with two years of related experience OR
  • Associates Degree in a Science related field
• Previous manufacturing warehouse inventory inspection or other related experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Must have basic computer skills including MS Office
• Ability to operate troubleshoot perform maintenance instruct and perform method validation on lab equipment
• Ability to interact well with others in a team environment
• Must have basic math skills

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.