Are you a detail-oriented microbiology professional with experience supporting quality systems in a regulated laboratory environment? Join our team as a QC Microbiologist, where you will play a key role in quality control, quality assurance, environmental monitoring, and microbiological testing activities that help ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
- Perform routine microbiological testing for incoming raw materials, finished products, stability samples, and other laboratory samples in accordance with GLP/cGMP requirements.
- Administer the environmental monitoring program, maintain laboratory hygiene standards, and support compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
- Investigate microbial data deviations, document findings thoroughly, and prepare clear, presentation-quality investigation reports.
- Support equipment and method troubleshooting, validation, qualification, calibration, preventative maintenance, method transfers, and method qualifications.
- Write, review, and revise laboratory and quality documentation, including SOPs, forms, protocols, summary reports, change controls, and deviation reports.
- Participate in quality system activities, including audits, document control, batch record review, product disposition support, CAPA activities, retention sample management, and data trending.
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline preferred; equivalent relevant laboratory experience may be considered.
- Experience in a QC microbiology, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or similarly regulated laboratory environment.
- Working knowledge of GLP, cGMP, laboratory documentation standards, deviation investigations, change control, and quality management systems.
- Ability to perform microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, data review, and laboratory documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical reports.
- Commitment to laboratory safety, compliance, product quality, and continuous improvement.
- A standard benefits package.
- The opportunity to contribute to quality-focused laboratory operations in a regulated environment.
- Meaningful work supporting product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- A professional setting where accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and scientific rigor are valued.
If you are ready to bring your microbiology expertise to a quality-driven laboratory team, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and apply today to help support high standards in quality control and compliance.
WHO IS NEOGEN:From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our animal safety solutions are used on farms, veterinary practices and manufacturers around the world to provide the best animal care possible. Whether food or pharmaceuticals, Neogen’s provides a one-stop shop for the health and safety to our animals and our customers operations.
Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust — the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or related scientific discipline (or equivalent laboratory experience).
- Experience in a QC microbiology, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or similarly regulated laboratory environment.
- Working knowledge of GLP, cGMP, laboratory documentation standards, deviation investigations, change control, and quality management systems.
- Ability to perform microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, data review, and accurate laboratory documentation.
- Experience with method validation/qualification, equipment troubleshooting, calibration, and preventative maintenance support.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and written communication skills, including preparation of technical reports.
- Commitment to laboratory safety, compliance, product quality, and continuous improvement.
Neogen Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Neogen Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Neogen Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits suite includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. These core coverages are consistently described as a relative bright spot.
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Retirement Support — A defined-contribution 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is highlighted, alongside standard retirement and savings programs. This structure provides clear baseline retirement support for eligible roles.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan offers discounted access to company shares. This adds an ownership pathway that complements cash compensation.
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What We Do
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.
