Research Technician - Microbiology R&D

Neogen Corporation • Lansing, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Technician in the Microbiology Product Research and Development team is responsible for innovating, developing, and validating, novel food safety solutions and supporting existing products across Neogen’s Microbiology portfolio. This role applies scientific knowledge to develop microbiological-based products for food safety applications. The Research Technician prepares reagents, conducts experiments, analyzes data, and supports cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements

• BS degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biological Science or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before employees or group in the organization.
• Ability to perform routine, college-level mathematical operations.
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Office software, such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams, as well as the ability to effectively communicate electronically.

Nice To Haves

• Two to four years of research and/or laboratory experience, with a focus on executing experimental plans, preparing reagents, recording and analyzing data, and creating data summaries.
• Knowledge of foodborne pathogens and spoilage organisms, and common microbiological culture media or diagnostic methods.

Responsibilities

• Conducts experimental testing of product performance at multiple stages of production.
• Orders necessary materials to ensure timely completion of projects and ensures that all purchases are coded to the appropriate project budget.
• Prepares all reagents necessary for experimentation.
• Records experimental results, analyzes data, and provides summaries of results to senior team members for review and collaborative planning of future experimental paths.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of experimental data/observations in electronic files and electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and equipment records, including pH meters, incubators, and other laboratory instruments in compliance with 5S/GLP standards.
• Assists senior team members in troubleshooting commercialized product performance.
• Develops a working knowledge of products and processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level