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Associate Scientist - regulatory and R&D
Business Unit: Kemin AgriFoods Europe
Department: Research & Development
Location: Herentals, Belgium
Reports to: RA Manager

As a member of the Regulatory Section of the R&D team you will assist in the preparation and submission of registration dossiers. You will also play a role in selected research projects in which your scientific and regulatory expertise will prove valuable to accelerate the innovation process. You will assist in the design, planning and follow-up of research and development projects in view of future registration. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordination of research projects in which the regulatory focus is very important
• Design, Follow-up and analysis of animal trials
• Writing and co-ordination of registration dossiers
• Design and follow-up of laboratory research in collaboration with the R&D Managers
• Collaboration and coordination with other Kemin Business Units, and third-party research partners
• Participate in workgroups and attend meetings concerning registration and legislation of additives
• Align with Marketing Department the European Strategic Plan.  Regularly follow-up with them on the commitments.
• Give regulatory and scientific support to the New Product Planning and Development Manager
• Follow-up of the legislation, which is relevant for the Kemin products
• Gathering information in order to advise management concerning registration and legislation
• Assure that  technical information of products is in accordance with the legislation

These responsibilities require a limited amount of international travel.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :
• University degree (  Master of Engineering or PhD)
• Good knowledge  about feed and/or food legislation
• Experience in registration processes, legislation and drawing up and co-ordination of such dossiers
• Able to work with statistical data
• Fluent in Dutch, English.
• Good networking with the purpose to be always aware of future changes in legislation
• Good management-capacities: team player, manage and motivate

WE OFFER
• A competitive salary including a package of benefits (hospitalisation insurance, pension plan, bonus plan, etc.)
• Challenging opportunities to join a developing, innovative and international-oriented company
• A company where good mutual co-operation is very important
• A function where your own initiative is very much appreciated and where you can contribute to the company results
• Career opportunities within the company, depending on your own effort and ambition

To Apply:

E-mail: Kemin Europa N. V.
Please include the Posting Number in the subject line.

On Line: Application Form

Mail:
Kemin Europa N.V.
Attn: Human Resources
lndustriezone Wolfstee
Toekomstlaan 42, 2200
Herentals, Belgium