QC Technician I

Neogen Corporation • Lansing, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing! This role involves performing 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 microbial enumeration, identification, sterility testing, and environmental monitoring. The position also requires performing routine chemical, immunochemical, and/or biological assays as needed, adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines, and assisting in the development of new QC procedures. The technician will help with special projects, perform equipment qualification, and participate in brainstorming sessions to streamline activities and troubleshoot issues. Meeting individual and departmental goals is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Communicates effectively across all necessary platforms and actively listens to others.
• Leads by example to foster a culture of trust and teamwork.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to perform routine, college-level mathematical operations, including statistical functions relevant to microbiological data analysis (e.g., CFU calculations, growth curves).
• 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.
• 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%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a closely related science field with experience in microbiology is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex assays with a microbiology focus in accordance with appropriate Standard Test Procedures (STPs) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree