Senior Technical Service Microbiologist

Company: Neogen Corporation
Location: Lansing
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!Summary: Provides customer and internal technical support for Neogen Corporation's Microbiology related product lines for both pathogenic and spoilage organismsEssential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.LaboratoryPerforms routine immunochemical and biological assays according work instruction and/or product insertdirections.Generates and analyzes data from a variety of laboratory techniques and analytic instrumentationParticipate in internal alpha and beta site evaluations.Performs validation studies to replicate results and to verify results with industry or scientific literature standards.Calibrate analytical instrumentation.Participate in sample proficiency programs such as AOAC and APITabulates and graphs data, and prepares technical reports for senior personnel.Participate in kit validations for additional commodities.Evaluates competitor products to find deficiencies that put Neogen products at an advantage.Participate in kit validations for agencies including; AOAC, AFNOR, and MicroValPerform tasks essential to maintaining ISO Certification.Presents work at internal meetings and scientific conferencesProvide scientific input and recommendations to Managers and DirectorDesign laboratory experimentsAssist in the development of departmental budgetSupervise junior personnel and be responsible for their daily activities and performance appraisalResponsible for departmental supervision in managers absenceSales and Customer SupportProblem solving and trouble shooting for diagnostic kits and componentsAssists in sales, customer, distributor and new hire training.Provide phone or on-site technical support regarding kit components and performanceTravels up to 80% of the time for customer training, support and/or trouble shootingEducation and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year College or university in a science discipline (microbiology or Food Science preferred) with 5+ years of experience or a Masters Degree with 3-5 years of experience.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.

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