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Senior Analytical Chemist

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Riverhead Resources

Des Moines, IA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 8 weeks ago (Updated 6 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Job Description

Who we are and what we value: Feed Energy works at the intersection of feed, fuel, and agriculture, building a nearly four-decade legacy of stewardship in various industries. We support how America nourishes its people and powers its economy. Our team is made up of growth-minded individuals, who are dedicated to transforming global practices in feeding and fueling, driving innovation across the industries we serve. We create circular economies, developing sustainable, low-carbon products and processes. Join us if you're looking for a dynamic environment to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for feeding and fueling the world. We help feed the world by providing safe, energy-based nutrition solutions. Creativity
  • Stewardship
  • Impact
  • Integrity
  • Healthy Relationships What you will do: You'll be the go-to technical expert in the lab; leading advanced analytical work, solving tough problems, and helping elevate how we operate every day.
Support R D, product development, and QC/QA with strong hands-on analytical expertise Lead method development, optimization, and validation (GC, HPLC, spectrophotometry, wet chemistry) Design and run experiments (DOE) to better understand processes and improve products Tackle analytical challenges head-on, troubleshoot deviations, and lead root cause investigations Serve as a subject matter expert in lipid chemistry and feed ingredient analysis Help ensure our lab runs safely, accurately, and in line with regulatory expectations Support maintenance, calibration, and validation of lab instruments and systems Mentor lab technicians and junior chemists, providing day-to-day technical guidance Strengthen onboarding and training by sharing knowledge and best practices Support and optimize LIMS processes to ensure strong data integrity and traceability Contribute to SOPs, validation protocols, and technical documentation Review data and help prepare clear, actionable reports for internal teams Provide analytical support to plant operations when needed Stay current on new analytical technologies and bring fresh ideas back to the team Opportunity to lead and manage a small laboratory team while continuing to stay hands-on technically.
Requirements What You Will Bring:
A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field Minimum 5 years of hands-on analytical chemistry experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or R D setting Strong experience developing and validating methods using GC and HPLC Comfort guiding or mentoring other lab team members Experience working with LIMS and maintaining strong data and documentation practices Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly communicate findings and technical insights What We Offer We take care of our team and invest in their long-term success.
Our benefits include:
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Generous 401(k) match up to 6% Profit-sharing available to all employees Continuing education support and development opportunities Annual wellness reimbursement to support your health and well-being Salary Description Salary

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