Protein Chemist III

Neogen Corporation•Lansing, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Protein Chemist III plays a crucial role in ensuring accuracy and quality throughout manufacturing processes by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures. This position involves taking on leadership responsibilities for process improvements, product transfers, troubleshooting, and training. Additionally, the Protein Chemist III will assume supervisory duties in the absence of the supervisor or manager. The role requires formulation of chemical reagents, conducting chemical reactions, and working with hazardous materials like mycotoxin powders and potentially allergenic proteins. Quality testing, adherence to ISO and GMP guidelines, and participation in validation and verification procedures are key aspects of this role. The position also involves equipment maintenance, data analysis, report preparation, and inventory management. A significant part of the role includes leading product/process improvement initiatives, updating documentation, and generating Non-Conforming Material Reports. The Protein Chemist III will also assist with scheduling, training new staff, and providing interdepartmental support and communication.

Requirements

Minimum BS degree in Protein Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biological Science, Immunology, Microbiology, Food Science, or related science field.
3-5 years of research, laboratory, manufacturing experience and/or related work experience.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s and calculate percent.
Ability to perform these calculations using units of American weight and measurement.
Ability to perform routine, college-level mathematical operations.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural documents.
Some knowledge of Microsoft Office software as well as the ability to effectively communicate electronically.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of cGMPs and ISO is desired.
Candidates should have experience in protein characterization, organic synthesis, bioanalytical assay development and execution, data analysis, and scientific data presentation.

Responsibilities

Formulate chemical reagents from stock with direction from the appropriate Standard Manufacturing Procedure (SMP) or Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Conduct chemical reactions for development of reagents with direction from the appropriate Standard Manufacturing Procedure (SMP) or Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Works with hazardous mycotoxin powders and concentrated mycotoxin stocks utilizing proper personal protective equipment including a glove box containment system.
Works with flours derived from food commodities for use in detection of potentially allergenic proteins like milk, gluten, nut, etc.
Perform in process quality testing and product release testing with direction from 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 and lead in validation and verification procedures for raw material qualification.
Participate and lead in troubleshooting efforts pertaining to product failures.
Participate and lead in product/process improvement of current products.
Assist Supervisor and Manager in maintenance of raw material inventory and/or lab supplies.
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.
Responsible for equipment preventative maintenance of specialized and advanced equipment.
Participate in new product transfers.
Produce, compile, and analyze data sets generated for raw material qualification, product release testing and/or troubleshooting efforts.
Prepares and presents reports and analysis of data as required.
Assist in physical inventories, cycle counts, or inventory discrepancy reconciliations as required.
Propose, conduct, and lead product/process improvement of current products or processes.
Proposes and completes document updates and improvements. Can delegate document updates to Protein Chemist I and II.
Generates and submits Non-Conforming Material Reports to the appropriate approval committee(s).
Assist Supervisor with scheduling throughput for product manufacture, troubleshooting, and experimentation.
Train new incoming staff on all processes, procedures, and handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
Provides support to all Chemistry staff in the absence of Supervisor and/or Manager.
Provides interdepartmental communication and interaction in the absence of the Supervisor and/or Manager.
Attends meetings as requested and in the absence of the Supervisor and/or Manager.
Reviews and provides sign off on batch records.
Generate, edit, and review experimental designs submitted by staff in MEMO format.
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.