Associate Scientist - Food Chemistry
On-siteDes Moines, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute chemical assays and food model testing for ingredient evaluation while independently conducting innovative scientific experiments and performing pilot-plant operations. Perform literature reviews, design safety procedures, and independently develop and review SOPs, research protocols, and methods. Collect, interpret, and document research data, perform advanced statistical analysis, and generate scientific publications for internal and external use. Communicate effectively to drive successful product commercialization and contribute to strategic planning and customer meetings. Provide instruction and training to interns and junior staff.
Required Qualifications
- PhD with 0-3 years experience
- Must be able to work independently or on a team and have the ability to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment
- Solid knowledge foundation in food chemistry (especially on polyphenols, phytochemicals, colorants, etc.), and hands on lab experience in food and chemical analysis
- Strong understanding of food ingredient functionalities, interactions, and core food‐processing principles
- Excellent Scientific skills in experiment design and data collection, able to maintain instruments
- Detail oriented, organized, prioritization skills and motivated by accomplishment
- Ability to understand and perform advanced statistical analysis
- Analytical lab skills with a strong scientific curiosity and innovative thinking
- Fluent in English
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to present ideas effectively
- Advanced computer knowledge (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
- A post-offer background check and drug screen is required
- Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus
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