RA Associate - Registration Specialist

Overview

We're hiring! Kemin Pet Food and Rendering is seeking an RA Associate - Registration Specialist to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. This position plays a key role in supporting product compliance by preparing and submitting regulatory documents, including amendments, supplements, and annual reports, in accordance with local regulatory requirements. This position is also responsible for maintaining regulatory databases and trackers with accuracy and real-time updates. As experience grows, the individual may represent Regulatory Affairs on cross-functional project teams.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• 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 service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare registration dossiers, amendments, monthly reports, and supplements for submissions to regulatory authorities with limited supervision.
• Review and recommend changes for departmental SOP's.
• Provide input to support the assessment for changes regarding all manufacturing/testing facilities for the market.
• Under limited supervision, may represent Regulatory Affairs on team projects, as they gain knowledge. 
• Understand regulatory requirements and relevant government regulations in the region, as well as stay current on regulatory issues affecting Kemin products in these countries.
• Evaluate and research any submission deficiencies, additional information or testing as requested by regulatory authorities.
• Follows and maintains an environment of food and feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations, as applicable.
• Serve as a Kemin liaison to major regulatory agencies and involved in government agency inspections, including, but not limited to FDA, CFIA, USDA, OSHA, DOT, FAA, etc. as needed. 

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors degree in a science related field with 3-5 years of related experience 
• Extensive knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with FDA Center of Veterinary Medicine registrations, reviews, and procedures.
• Fluency in English is required (additional language(s) is a plus).
• Familiarity with regulations in the region.
• Excellent attention to detail required, reliable, highly motivated, ability to work independently and interacts well in a team environment.
• Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated good technical writing skills, ability to present ideas effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, demonstrated prioritizing, planning and project management skills.
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating scientific literature with demonstrated ability to analyze and assemble/synthesize scientific information from many sources, including identification of information gaps and future research needs.
• Travel up to 10%

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed/religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status (where applicable), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions, age (40+), disability (including the use of a service animal), genetic information, marital status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision‑making, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email [email protected].

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.  Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. 

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