Research Associate

Neogen Corporation•Lansing, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Working in a team environment, the Research Associate ensures that internal and external analytical samples are analyzed and reported in a timely fashion and works to improve the processes and methods of the lab. The role involves prioritizing and analyzing samples using standard internal methods while meeting internal and external deadlines, testing method and process improvements, and preparing necessary reagents for instrumentation. The associate will also track instrument performance, order materials, ensure purchases are coded correctly, coordinate activities between departments, and present experimental results at R&D meetings. This role may involve serving as the R&D representative on project teams and staying abreast of science related to analytical methods and instrumentation. Knowledge of the food safety diagnostic industry is helpful.

Requirements

BS in Biochemistry or Chemistry
1-3 years laboratory experience preferred
> 1 year of experience with HPLC preferred
Experience quantifying analytes in food matrices with solid phase extraction or immunoaffinity columns.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and precision.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a project team, interacting with members of other departments including other R&D groups, Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Manufacturing, Quality Control and Technical Service.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of food safety diagnostic industry is helpful.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and analyze samples using standard internal methods while meeting internal and external deadlines.
Test method and process improvements and provide a summary of results to senior team members for review and planning of future experimental path.
Prepares all reagents necessary for instrumentation.
Track instrument performance and provide minor maintenance as needed.
Orders necessary materials to ensure timely completion of analyses and projects.
Ensures that all purchases are coded to the appropriate project budget.
Coordinates activities between departments (Manufacturing and QC) that are essential for development or improvement of products.
Make presentations of experimental results at regular R&D group meetings.
Reports research activities at R&D meetings.
May serve as the R&D representative on project teams.
Stays abreast of science related to analytical methods and instrumentation.