Position: Business Intelligence Researcher, Kemin Industries, Inc. (Marketing)
Reports To: Business Intelligence Manager

Overall Function: Provide business, product and market information support to management requests and the company’s multiple, diverse business units located worldwide. This will be accomplished through a combination of technical abilities in understanding science and business.

Major Responsibilities:
• Conduct scientific literature searches utilizing a variety of internal and external database and search engine resources.
• Search, review and identify key excerpts of information from patent searches.
• Review large volumes of various information collected through searches and identify critical, important and relevant pieces in response to management information requests.
• Bridging technical science data and information with business interests and objectives.
• Prepare written summaries of data and literature search results to address management requests.

Qualifications & Experience:
• BA or BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Ag/Animal Sciences. Business or Marketing minor a plus.
• Strong math, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and develop mathematical equations and chemistry formulas.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint required.
• Comfortable and confident tackling unique information requests.
• Persistent and determined in seeking pertinent information in response to requests.
• Good multi-tasking and time management skills. Able to respond timely to requests.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter who is able to work with limited supervision.

Decision Making & Freedom to Act: Kemin believes in allowing its employees the freedom to make decisions and action them in accordance with their ability and level of reporting.

Working Conditions: The Researcher is based at the Kemin Industries headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. The non-exempt-level position is considered to be 40 hours per week, but requires tremendous flexibility and may require the incumbent to accomplish additional work after hours.

About Kemin: Kemin Industries, Inc. is a profitable and progressive, privately-held international global life science company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa (USA) with a vision to “improve the quality of life by touching half the people of the world every day with our products and services.”

The Kemin group of companies worldwide has annual sales in excess of $265 million and employs over 900 people. Kemin consists of Kemin AgriFoods North America, Kemin AgriFoods Europa, Kemin AgriFoods India, Kemin AgriFoods Asia, Kemin AgriFoods China, Kemin South America, Kemin Health, Kemin Food Ingredients, and Kemin Pharma. Kemin develops nutritional solutions for animal feed, human dietary supplements and food products, pet foods, as well as pharmaceuticals. Sound scientific research and a desire to understand the mode of action at the molecular level are behind all Kemin products. Continued evolution of new businesses is likely from technologies that are currently incubating within the worldwide R&D function.

The Kemin team looks to meet the needs and expectations of our customers while producing mutually profitable results. Kemin is committed to putting the needs of our customers first, discovering unique molecular technologies, and continuously improving the performance of our people, processes, and products.

Kemin is constantly looking for talented individuals to join our worldwide organization and offers a Servant Leadership culture as well as a comprehensive benefit package including, but not limited to, Holiday, Vacation, and Sick pay, Medical & Dental insurance (including HSA option), 401K, Regional Bonus Plan, Flexible Spending account, Fitness Plan, EAP, Education Assistance, International Assignment opportunities, Training, and Transit benefits. Employees should also expect continuous learning and career growth opportunities, open and direct communication, and a fulfilling work environment.

More information can be found at www.kemin.com.

Interested applicants should submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to:
Kemin – Human Resources
2100 Maury Street - PO Box 70
Des Moines, IA 50306-0070
jobs@kemin.com

KEMIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER