Kemin Industries · 2 hours ago
Quality Assurance Specialist
Lenexa, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKemin Industries is a privately held global biotechnology company committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to collaborate with manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory teams, handling batch records, material release, and customer investigations while managing equipment intake and calibration schedules.
BiotechnologyFood and BeverageSustainability
Hiring Manager
Merissa P.
Responsibilities
Independently determine the disposition of finished products, raw materials and packaging
Review batch records and laboratory analysis results for accuracy and completeness
Independently create and review certificates of analysis
Perform lot tracing
Lead internal audit(s) and report findings, with minimal supervision
Lead monthly GMP audits, report findings, and issue corrections, with minimal supervision
Assist with Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations and follow up regarding customer complaints, deviations, and non-conformities
Support external audit(s) of service and raw material suppliers, as needed
Support audits with regulatory agencies and certifying bodies, as needed
Support the document control system and training database
Create, update and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and forms
Maintain proper quality documentation
Support Change Management tasks
Prepare communication for customers, with minimal supervison
Provide input for customer questionnaires, with minimal supervision
Review and request supplier documents, as needed
Create and distribute reports, as needed
Must work closely with cross functional teams (including Operations, Quality Control, R&D, Regulatory, and other groups)
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree with 5 years of related experience, or Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of related experience
Must have and maintain an insurable driving record
Must be able to work independently and as a team
Must have a solid understanding and adherence to the Servant Leadership philosophy
Must be a self-starter
Must be able to use computer systems, MS Office, M3, LIMs, etc
Must have attention to detail
Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred
Previous manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, inspection, internal and external auditing, GMP, or other related experience
Familiarity with SPC principles and practices
Previous experience in manufacturing and quality control (QC) within human or animal vaccine industry
Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process validation
Exposure to diagnostic testing is a plus
Background in vaccine production (human or animal) is highly beneficial
Experience with equipment validation and certification is preferred, though not required
Benefits
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
Company
Kemin Industries
Kemin Industries provides health-related products to improve the quality, safety, and efficacy of food.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$260M2025-12-01Debt Financing· $50M
2025-02-12Debt Financing· $20M
2023-04-25Debt Financing· $65M
Leadership Team
Jason Shelton
Vice President Research And Development
Adriano Di Toppa
Enterprise Data Manager
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