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Kemin Industries

Scientist

Job Description

Overview +

Competitive Financial Package:

Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays. +

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 volunteering in your community Responsibilities

+ Independently conduct innovative scientific experiments and translate research into practical applications.

+ Design and execute virology and cell culture experiments, including virus isolation, propagation, titration, serum neutralization, hemagglutination, and hemagglutnation inhibition, and interpret results to advance research objectives.

+ Perform literature reviews and provide written summaries that are incorporated into strategy.

+ Independently develop and review SOP's, research protocols and research methods; design safety procedures.

+ Independently perform advanced data analysis and review other's data to provide input and insight.

+ Must keep detailed records of activities and prepare written documents including research reports and method protocols

+ Generate scientific publications for internal and external publication.

+ Prepare and present data analytics and research in multiple formats both internally and externally.

+ Review internal publication across Kemin.

+ Identify and participate in external research collaborations.

+ Contribute to strategic planning process and customer meetings.

+ Provides instruction and training to interns and junior staff.

+ Ability to balance multiple projects, meet deadlines, meticulous record keeping skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work independently but also cooperate and work well with the entire R D team.

+ Other duties/projects as assigned Qualifications

+ Education

+ Bachelor's Degree in a scientific field with 10+ years of relevant experience

+ Masters Degree or PhD in a scientific field with 5+ years of relevant experience is preferred

+ Demonstrated experience with virus isolation, propagation, and titration techniques.

+ Hands-on experience performing virology assays, including serum neutralization, hemagglutination, and hemagglutination inhibition assays.

+ Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques, including roller bottle cell culture systems, and BSL -2 experience required.

+ Excellent laboratory documentation practices and ability to analyze complex datasets.

+ Superb attention to detail; produces work of exceptional quality and accuracy.

+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment; able to manage competing priorities.

+ Excellent Scientific skills in experiment design and data collection with the ability to perform advanced statistical analysis.

+ Very strong analytical and problem solving skills with strong scientific curiosity and innovative thinking.

+ Ability to pro-actively identify issues and address with solutions-oriented approach.

+ Proven interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; excellent time management skills.

+ Fluent in English. Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to present ideas effectively.

+ Advanced computer knowledge (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.).

+ Experience with molecular biology techniques, including q

PCR, DNA

extraction, and RNA extraction.

+ Knowledge of vaccine research and development processes.

+ Experience working with USDA regulatory requirements and compliance programs.

+ Familiarity with assay development, optimization, and validation. LocationUS-KS-Lenexa Posted Date1 week ago(9/2/2026 9:31 AM) Job

ID 2026-12255

Positions 1 Position Type Regular Full-Time To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Plans
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