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In this role, you will support both Operations and external customers by performing a variety of analytical and wet chemistry activities that help ensure the quality and integrity of our products. Key responsibilities include sampling raw materials, conducting chemical analyses, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation, documenting and reporting project results, and supporting quality-related initiatives. You will also collaborate closely with Operations and Customer Service teams to help ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.\nThis position is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday during daytime hours; 6am-2:30pm, with occasional weekend work as business needs require.\nJoin the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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.\nAs a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:\nCompetitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.\nHealth 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.\nCareer Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.\nContinued 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.\n 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.\nResponsibilities\nCollect samples and receive raw materials and finished goods.\nMay test raw materials as applicable.\nMay perform raw material, finished goods and packaging release, with supervision, as applicable.\nMust follow all procedures and SOPs and assist with updates.\nMust maintain proper quality documentation.\nGenerate Certificate of Analysis.\nSupport Change Management process, as necessary.\nDaily data entry into M3 and LIMs, as applicable.\nReport any nonconformities by following applicable SOPs.\nSend out supplier evaluation samples, as applicable.\nMust follow good lab procedures, safety, etc.\nMust work closely with cross functional teams (including Operations, R&D, and other quality groups.)\nQualifications\nEducation and Experience:High School Diploma with two years of related experience OR\nAssociates Degree in a Science related field\n\n Previous manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, inspection or other related experience preferred.\nMust have and maintain an insurable driving record.\nGood written and oral communication skills\nMust have basic computer skills, including MS Office\nAbility to operate, troubleshoot, perform maintenance, instruct, and perform method validation on lab equipment\nAbility to interact well with others in a team environment\nMust have basic math skills \nWe are an equal opportunity employer. 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