Data Analyst I

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DATA ANALYST I
 

At Neogen, our mission is to protect the world’s food supply and support animal and human health through innovation and science. We are currently seeking a Data Analyst I to join our Genomics team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of genotypic data to our global customer base.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, eager to learn, and committed to supporting quality standards through collaboration, data management, and continuous process improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the generation, quality, and accuracy of genotypic data across assigned projects

• Facilitate data transmission to customers via LIMS and FTP systems in collaboration with operations teams

• Support internal teams with data reformatting and structural alignment to enable further analysis

• Conduct quality control reviews to identify and address data discrepancies

• Maintain working knowledge of genotyping analysis software for a single platform

• Prioritize workload and delivery schedules based on customer needs and internal planning

• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff to support data flow and troubleshooting

• Demonstrate familiarity with molecular biology techniques and relevant technology platforms

• Contribute to process efficiency initiatives and cost-reduction opportunities

• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comply with ISO 17025 Quality Standards

• Engage professionally with colleagues and leadership across departments

• Meet individual and team-based performance and quality goals

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in genetics, molecular biology, biology, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)

• Experience working in a laboratory or data-heavy environment is a plus

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

• Familiarity with data manipulation tools, quality systems, and file transfer platforms

• Ability to interpret written procedures and generate routine documentation

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving tools and processes

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, sit, use hands, and speak clearly

• Occasionally required to walk, reach, lift/move up to 25 lbs

• Visual abilities include close vision and color recognition

Work Environment:

• Generally quiet laboratory or office setting

• Occasional exposure to odors, airborne particles, or biological agents

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.