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The Biochemist will contribute to the successful functioning and overall objectives of the R&D team. This role will primarily involve working on specific research challenges, including the development of new assay kit and enzyme products. The role holder will take responsibility for the management of their own R&D projects and proactively work towards their completion within agreed timeframes. The role requires the candidate to have good laboratory skills and a good knowledge of biochemical assays and their applications. The role also requires excellent attention to detail, problem solving, record keeping, organisational, communicative, inter-personal, and multi-tasking abilities. The candidate must be a proactive team player with the ability to work on their own initiative.Research and Development Tasks
New product development
Develop and launch new products in conformance with Neogen NPI Process
Develop timelines for product development within the Neogen R&D framework
Liaise with Product Managers to develop an understanding of the product application
Use literature to improve technical understanding of the project
Plan and execute experiments as required
Optimize new product with a focus on customer requirement
Troubleshoot assays as required
Develop product formulations based on stability data and customer needs
Manage stability trials of new products
Maintain excellent records using electronic lab notebook system
Liaise with other departments during this process as required
New product introduction
Prepare new product documentation (assay protocols, production sheets etc.)
Record progress by use of cross-company checklists
Liaise with other teams as required during product release process
Existing product development
Investigate and troubleshoot issues with existing products as required
Develop improvements to existing methodology
General
Present research findings to Line Manager or R&D directors
Participate in the supervision and training of new staff as required
Adhere to Health and Safety policy and guidelines at all times
Prepare relevant documentation, including technical reports, protocols, SOPS etc.
Contribute to the preparation of weekly and monthly cross company reports
Provide scientific support to other departments and teams
Liaise effectively and regularly with other R&D groups within Neogen
Actively participate in conference calls and communicate confidently with colleagues
Liaise effectively with Product Management and Sales teams.
Participate in regular organised meetings to discuss active projects and new products
Undertake additional tasks and duties as the business requires
Occasionally it may be necessary to travel as part of this role - this will be discussed prior to trips being booked
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.
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NEOGEN Corporation develops and markets products dedicated to food and animal safety. The company’s Food Safety Division markets dehydrated culture media and diagnostic test kits to detect foodborne bacteria, natural toxins, genetic modifications, food allergens, drug residues, plant diseases and sanitation concerns. NEOGEN’s Animal Safety Division markets a complete line of diagnostics, veterinary instruments, veterinary pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, disinfectants and rodenticides.
