Innovation Lab Analyst

This job description is for a temporary lab analyst in Kemin Industries’ laboratory.

The selected candidate will assist the Kemin researchers from the customer and product innovation team with selected projects.

Research projects done will be in the field of mycotoxin binders, antioxidants, enzymes and will involve development of new formulations from lab to pilot plant to successful upscale into the factory.

Responsibilities

To be part of the team, this person is meticulous with an exceptional work ethic and positive attitude together with the ability to work hard.

The successful candidate will be spending most of their time working in the laboratory. As such they must be comfortable in a lab environment and be able to demonstrate confidence to be able to successfully carry out required tasks, as necessary.

These include, but are not limited to sample preparation and the execution of:

mycotoxin analyses

antioxidant recoveries

formaldehyde analysis

enzyme assays

determination of oxidation parameters such as peroxide value, TBARS, free fatty acids

shelf-life analysis

The candidate will also be using techniques and instruments such as:

titration (autotitrator, pH meter)

photospectrometry (UV/VIS spectrophotometer, FT NIR, UV/VIS microplate reader

chromatography (HPLC UV, HPLC FLD, UHPLC UV, GC-FID, GC MS)

oxidative stability/shelf lif analysis (OXITEST)

Qualifications

A minimum of an undergraduate degree in any of these fields:

chemical engineering,

chemistry,

analytical chemistry,

biochemistry

Has good written and oral communication skills.

Can read and record instrument data.

Can tabulate data and keep and maintain detailed laboratory records.

Is meticulous in preparation and can ensure that all laboratory protocols and procedures adhere to safety requirements.

Can maintain a clean and tidy workplace with frequent stock taking of consumable levels to ensure efficient completion of duties; and

Can participate in laboratory meetings to discuss laboratory related matters and assist in results interpretation.

Temporary Full-Time