Job Description
Job Overview:
Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!
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.
Position 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.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Basic qualifications: BS degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biological Science or related field.
Preferred qualifications:
- 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.
Language Skills: 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.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform routine, college-level mathematical operations.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have some knowledge of Microsoft Office software, such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams, as well as the ability to effectively communicate electronically.
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WHO IS NEOGEN:
From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!
Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.
