Research Associate

This role is located onsite in Lenexa KS. We are seeking candidates who are currently located within commuting distance of the facility.

Hennessy Research Associates - a Kemin Company is seeking a Research Associate to join the R&D team! As a Research Associate you will support research focused on animal health through a combination of laboratory and field-based activities. Working alongside experienced scientists veterinarians and research staff you will contribute to virology vaccine development cell culture sample processing and much more. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on laboratory experience develop technical research skills and play an important role in advancing innovative animal health solutions.

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.

• Perform lab experiments within well-defined guidelines and under direct supervision.
• Conduct serum neutralization assays and other virology-based laboratory procedures following established protocols.
• Complete sample preparation processing titration and pipetting activities to support research projects.
• Utilize laboratory equipment including microscopes and other analytical instruments to collect and evaluate research data.
• Collaborate with research scientists veterinarians and technical staff to support ongoing laboratory and field studies.
• Perform literature reviews and provide written summary.
• Draft SOPs technical documentation research protocols and research methods with supervision.
• Perform basic data analysis with supervision.
• Collect interpret and document research data with supervision.
• Prepare and present research data and analytics in multiple formats.
• Contribute to scientific publications used for internal purposes.
• Sample preparation and stability study management.
• Data compilation and reporting.
• Analytical support for supplier qualification projects.

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors Degree in a Science related field with 0-3 years of experience OR
  • Associates Degree in a Science related field with 2 years of experience
• Laboratory experience including aseptic technique pipetting sample processing or microbiological procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and able to handle multiple projects efficiently.
• Analytical lab skills with a strong scientific curiosity and innovative thinking.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Good understanding of Microsoft office products (Word Excel Powerpoint etc.)
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Basic understanding of English both written and oral.
• Ability to interact well with others in a team environment.

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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