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Join us for our onsite hiring event for open Machine Operators (all shifts), Quality Technicians and other laboratory support positions!

When: Tuesday, July 14th 1:00pm-5:00pm and Wednesday, July 15th 8:00am-12:00pm

Pay: Starting at $21+/hr.

Location:

620 Lesher Place
Lansing, MI 48912
United States of America

Parking: Please park in front of the building in designated area.

Please apply prior to the event to pre-register for your interview!

Machine Operator

At Neogen Corporation, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a Machine Operator I, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to protect and enhance global food and animal safety!

This role follows an onsite model to accommodate business needs while maintaining team collaboration. Operates machinery in a clean environment used in the food safety industry according to Standard Operating Procedures ensuring accuracy and quality throughout the processes. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses automated equipment to manufacture, assemble, or move parts/kits/products
• Inspects parts/kits/products to ensure accuracy
• May work at different stations to ensure accuracy
• Maintains equipment and facilities
• Responsible for equipment preventative maintenance of specialized and advanced equipment
• Perform tasks according to the appropriate Standard Manufacturing Procedure (SMP) or Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Follow International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines in the manufacture of all reagents.
• Use good manufacturing procedures (GMP) and good documentation practices (GDP) in the manufacture of all reagents.
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts pertaining to product failures.
• Participate in product/process improvement of current products or processes
• Maintains the general cleanliness and organization of work areas using lean processes and 5S
• Operation, maintenance, and calibration of basic equipment necessary to perform job functions
• Adheres to any and all safety rules and regulations, including personal protective equipment, proper use of equipment, proper disposal of any and all materials etc.
• Plans and executes necessary preparatory processes for scheduled manufacturing duties in advance
• Participates in the transfer of products from R&D and/or Manufacturability Support to Manufacturing
• Proposes document updates and improvements
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time, while maintaining attention to detail
• Continually maintains and monitors machine to ensure it functions properly
• Aids in Supply Management
• Assist in physical inventories as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or manager
• Comply with and promote all corporate handbook policies
• Comply with, promote, and strive to achieve all corporate and departmental goals.
• Comply with, promote, and strive to achieve all productivity, quality, and behavior expectations.

Skills and Competencies:  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Cultural Savvy: Demonstrates and lives One Neogen Pillars of Trust; Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect and Service through all actions, behaviors, and communication.    
• Communication: Communicates effectively through all necessary messaging and actively listens to others.        
• Leading Others: Leads by example and creates culture of trust through teamwork.    
• Decision Making and Problem Solving: Identifies information needed and makes timely decisions. Has knowledge needed to perform responsibilities.        
• Driving Performance: Drives performance through remaining focused, consistently showing up and timeliness, meeting productivity standards, thinking outside of the box and asking for help when needed.        
• Organizational Strategy: Understands their role and is actively curious as to how it fits within the organization.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience
Education and Experience: High school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum tenure of 1 year in the Machine Operator I position is required to be met before consideration for promotion to the next position level:  Machine Operator II.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QC Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and complex assays with a microbiology focus in accordance with appropriate Standard Test Procedures (STPs) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). These assays may include, but are not limited to, microbial enumeration, identification, sterility testing, and environmental monitoring. Perform routine chemical, immunochemical, and/or biological assays as needed.
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) guidelines in daily activities, with a strong emphasis on quality testing.
• Adhere to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines in daily activities, with a focus on quality standards.
• Assist in the development of new QC procedures, with a strong emphasis on testing and product release.
• Help with special projects assigned by Lab Manager, often involving investigations or method development.
• Perform equipment qualification, ensuring the suitability of equipment for relevant testing.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to streamline routine activities and troubleshoot manufacturing and QC issues, particularly those involving contamination or control.
• Meet individual and departmental goals and objectives, with a focus on maintaining high standards.

Skills and Competencies:

• Microbiology Experience: Possesses a solid understanding of microbiological principles, techniques, and quality control practices. Demonstrates proficiency in aseptic technique and relevant laboratory methods (e.g., operating autoclaves, incubators, pipettes). Exhibits attention to detail to ensure sterility and data accuracy.
• Problem Solving & Technical Skills: Identifies and resolves problems promptly and skillfully, particularly those related to technical issues or contamination sources. Has the necessary knowledge and technical competence to perform job duties accurately and efficiently.
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates effectively across all necessary platforms and actively listens to others. Leads by example to foster a culture of trust and teamwork.
• Performance & Accountability: Highly focused on driving performance, consistently meets productivity standards, and maintains dependability by following instructions, taking responsibility for actions, and keeping commitments. Demonstrates initiative, thinks resourcefully, and seeks help when needed.
• Cultural Fit: Demonstrates and lives Neogen's Pillars of Trust (Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service) in all actions and behaviors. Understands their role and how it contributes to the organization's success.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Associate's degree in a science-related field and 1-2 years of relevant microbiology laboratory experience.
• OR High School diploma with some college coursework in microbiology or a closely related science field or 3 years of relevant microbiology laboratory technician experience, preferably in a quality control setting.
• OR Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a closely related science field with experience in microbiology is highly preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and other procedural documents in English, particularly those related to microbiological testing.  
• Must be able to read computer screens in English, including software used for microbiological data analysis.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, including detailed microbiological test reports, and to speak effectively in front of team members and in general group meetings.
• Ability to communicate (orally or written) clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively, especially microbiological counts and trends; able to read and interpret written information, including microbiological SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform routine, college-level mathematical operations, including statistical functions relevant to microbiological data analysis (e.g., CFU calculations, growth curves).  

Computer Skills:

• Solid knowledge of computers and operating systems, including software used for data acquisition and analysis in a microbiology lab.
• Ability to effectively communicate electronically.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with proficiency in using Excel for data analysis and charting of microbiological results.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, or hear.  
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit, especially when working in a microbiology lab.
• Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, particularly when setting up or maintaining microbiological equipment.  
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, such as media bottles or equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required include high visual acuity and color vision, especially for accurate reading of microbiological results and differentiation of microbial growth.
• Employee must pass a standardized color deficiency test with a score of > 80%.

Work Environment:

• Laboratory environment with potential exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequently exposed to biological agents and potentially pathogenic microorganisms.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic agents used in laboratory procedures.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, with occasional louder noises from equipment like autoclaves.
• Requires adherence to strict aseptic techniques and the consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, and eye protection, especially in the microbiology lab.

Manufacturing Chemist

Neogen Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Chemist to join our Lateral Flow Department!

At Neogen Corporation, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a Manufacturing Chemist, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to protect and enhance global food and animal safety!

This role follows an onsite model to accommodate business needs and foster

team collaboration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formulate chemical reagents from stock following Standard Manufacturing Procedures (SMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Conduct chemical reactions for reagent development under appropriate SOPs/SMPs
• Manufacture reagents in compliance with ISO guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Participate in validation and verification procedures related to reagent manufacturing
• Assist in product and process improvements for current products
• Help maintain raw material inventory alongside Supervisor and Manager
• Perform in-process quality testing and final product release testing per documented procedures
• Support other manufacturing activities and projects as assigned

Education and Experience:

• College education – either graduated or actively pursuing a degree in Protein Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience or hands-on college laboratory experience

Work Environment:

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and occasionally toxic, pathogenic, or caustic agents
• Noise level typically low to moderate
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Apply today!

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.