Kemin Industries · 11 hours ago
Quality Control Associate
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expKemin Industries is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. The Quality Control Associate will be responsible for testing raw materials and finished goods, ensuring high standards of customer satisfaction through collaboration with various business units.
BiotechnologyFood and BeverageSustainability
Hiring Manager
Merissa P.
Responsibilities
Collect samples, prepare shipments and inspect raw materials and finished goods, as applicable
Perform various types of raw material and finished good testing
Responsible for raw material and finished goods release, with authorization, as applicable
Record basic data
Review batch and/or test records and bring variances forward, as applicable
Must follow all procedures and SOPs and assist with updates
Must maintain proper quality documentation
Generate and review Certificates of Analysis
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
Assist with method validation
Must follow good lab procedures, safety, etc
Must work closely with cross functional teams (including Operations, R&D, and other quality groups.)
Follows and maintains an environment of food and/or feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations, as applicable
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, with 5+ years of related experience or
Associates Degree with 2 years of related experience or
Bachelor's Degree (4-year degree) with 0-3 years of related experience
Ability to operate, troubleshoot, perform maintenance, instruct and perform method validation on lab equipment
Minimum working knowledge of lab instruments
Good written and oral communication skills
Must have basic computer skills, including MS Office, M3 and LIMs, etc
Must have attention to detail
Ability to interact well with others in a team environment
Benefits
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.
Company
Kemin Industries
Kemin Industries provides health-related products to improve the quality, safety, and efficacy of food.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
2024 (2)
2023 (4)
2022 (3)
2021 (2)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$260M2025-12-01Debt Financing· $50M
2025-02-12Debt Financing· $20M
2023-04-25Debt Financing· $65M
Leadership Team
Jason Shelton
Vice President Research And Development
Adriano Di Toppa
Enterprise Data Manager
Recent News
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