Quality Control Technician I

Neogen Corporation • Oakdale, CA

1d • $26 - $28

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician I (also referred to as Instrument QC Technician I) performs routine testing of Neogen Food Safety instrumentation to ensure compliance with specified performance standards. The role supports equipment evaluations and provides feedback on product issues to technical support teams.

The technician prepares installation and test validation procedures and protocols to ensure products meet applicable regulatory validation requirements, internal company standards, and current industry practices. The role includes compiling and analyzing validation data, preparing reports, recommending changes or improvements, investigating and troubleshooting problems, determining solutions, and maintaining validation documentation and files.

The anticipated hourly pay range is $26.00–$28.00. Starting pay depends on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and the scope of the role.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Ability to attain a working understanding of instrumentation function and how it affects reagent performance.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and other procedural documents in English.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively in team and general group meetings.
• Solid knowledge of computers and operating systems, and ability to communicate effectively electronically.
• Ability to perform routine mathematical operations, including basic statistical analysis such as percentages and averages.
• Understanding of the metric system and metric-to-English conversions.
• Demonstrates planning and organization, professionalism, teamwork, motivation, quality focus, and the company’s stated Pillars of Trust.
• Frequently stand, walk, and sit; occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in computer, electronics, or a quality-control-related field.
• Experience with ERP and CRM systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing on testing equipment to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Calibrate instrumentation.
• Ensure quality products are returned to customers after repairs.
• Compile detailed quality paperwork.
• Keep Neogen CRM and ERP entries for Instrumentation department repairs properly updated and close cases in a timely manner.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to streamline routine activities and troubleshoot manufacturing and quality-control issues.
• Follow GLP/ISO guidelines in daily activities.
• Prepare installation and test validation procedures and protocols.
• Compile and analyze validation data, prepare reports, and recommend changes or improvements.
• Investigate and troubleshoot problems, determine solutions, and maintain validation documentation and files.
• Assist with equipment evaluations and provide feedback on product issues to technical support teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Career growth opportunities, including promotion from within and access to tools, training, and support.
• Meaningful work with impact on customers, communities, and the world.
• Collaborative culture valuing innovation, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED