Innovation Expert

Overview:
The R&D department of **KEMIN ANIMAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH - EMENA** **based in Herentals, Belgium is searching for a **Innovation expert.** You will work together with colleagues and external partners **worldwide** to discover, research and develop new products and services that benefit animal feed and/or livestock.

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We Are Kemin_**:

- We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, beauty and têxtile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries._
- A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 2,800 global employees and operates in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States_.

**Responsibilities**:
As Innovation expert you will spend 50% of your time in the lab and the other 50% you will conduct theoretical research. Your responsibilities will be:

- **Discover, research and develop new molecules, formulations, processes** and services that can be applied to animal feed;
- Design, planning, follow-up and reporting of experiments, trials, studies and analytical services in external CROs;
- Plan and execute experiments in the lab, including interpretation writing and reporting of results in internal papers as well as in conference abstracts and peer reviewed journals;
- Participate in and attend (inter)national scientific conferences, seminars, workshop;
- Create and maintain accurate and timely records of test results and protocol design;
- Design experimental procedures and protocols;
- Scientific writing in all applicable formats;
- Active participation in global projects teams, organize work and understand priorities;
- Development and validations of methods in the area of Analytical chemistry by personal work at the laboratory bench or in collaboration with others;
Qualifications:

- **Master of Science in Chemistry **or a related field with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a lab environment or a PhD degree
- Technical expertise Chemistry
- Strong** analytical** skills;
- Problem-solving skills when carrying out experiments, and the ability to find creative solutions;
- Tenacity and patience, to see research projects through **from design to completion;**:

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Following lab procedures** and safety guidelines closely and conduct experiments in a safe and efficient manner;
- The ability and desire to work **in a team and able to work with different personalities**:

- **Able to work on different projects at the same time**:

- Attention to detail, organized, self-motivated and independent worker
- Proven **track record in scientific writing;**
- Must be fluent in **English** (writing and oral communication).
**What’s in it for you**:

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A competitive financial package
- **in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, and fringe additional benefits.
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Robust health and wellness support
- **we are proud to offer an on-site fitness center, and free fresh fruit in break areas
- to name a few.
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Continued learning opportunities
- **Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
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The chance to give back to our world
- **Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Program and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives.

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