Senior Research Associate

4 days ago

Verona, Wisconsin, United States Kemin Industries Full time

About Kemin

Kemin Industries is a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services. With over half a century of dedication to using applied science to improve the quality of life, Kemin has been committed to providing local, innovative nutritional and health solutions for a changing world.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our Research and Development team. This position will be the link between the R&D team and Production, driving for operational excellence, with responsibility for process and product optimization regarding Performance, Cost, Quality, and Safety.

Responsibilities

  • Provide subject matter expertise to project teams and functions by offering technical guidance and scientific insight for new process development and process improvements.
  • Collaborate as a member of the R&D team with Operations to provide expertise, guidance, and recommendations on technology transfer and process scale-ups.
  • Participate in research leading to new product development or process improvement.
  • Plan, execute, and analyze lab scale/pilot scale experiments to evaluate new process technologies.
  • Develop process flow diagrams, batch cycle times, mass and energy balances, and equipment/instrument data sheets and specifications for generating high-level project cost estimates and conceptual engineering design.
  • Proactively propose process improvements for continuous improvement, cost-savings, standardization, and innovation.
  • Develop SOPs, research protocols, experiments, and research methods with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed electronic laboratory notebooks.
  • Use statistics to design experiments and analyze data.
  • Generate scientific publications used for internal purposes. May be cited as an author following Kemin's authorship guidelines.
  • Support and train operators.
  • Collaborate with QC to ensure product quality and standardization.
  • Complete root-cause analyses to suggest and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, or Animal Science with 3-5 years of experience OR Master's degree in a scientific or engineering field.
  • Chemistry and process knowledge is required.
  • Experience in R&D department and/or Process Engineering department.
  • Experience with palatant, protein, or industrial food manufacturing highly desired.
  • Positive, professional attitude with a passion for science.
  • Scientific curiosity and innovative thinking.
  • Strong experimental design and excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented and organized with excellent prioritizing skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.
  • Good project management skills.
  • Reliable and self-motivated.
  • Ability to interact well with others in a team environment.
  • Bench-top and analytical lab experience.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Good written and oral communication skills, ability to present ideas effectively.
  • Prepare and present research reports in multiple formats.
  • Familiarity with LEAN manufacturing.
  • Must have a solid understanding and adherence to the Servant Leadership philosophy.
  • Domestic travel 10-20%; international travel on occasion.
  • Fluent in English.

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

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.

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

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