- Location
- Lexington, KY, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!
Are you a detail-oriented microbiology professional with experience supporting quality systems in a regulated laboratory environment? Join our team as a QC Microbiologist, where you will play a key role in quality control, quality assurance, environmental monitoring, and microbiological testing activities that help ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine microbiological testing for incoming raw materials, finished products, stability samples, and other laboratory samples in accordance with GLP/cGMP requirements.
- Administer the environmental monitoring program, maintain laboratory hygiene standards, and support compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
- Investigate microbial data deviations, document findings thoroughly, and prepare clear, presentation-quality investigation reports.
- Support equipment and method troubleshooting, validation, qualification, calibration, preventative maintenance, method transfers, and method qualifications.
- Write, review, and revise laboratory and quality documentation, including SOPs, forms, protocols, summary reports, change controls, and deviation reports.
- Participate in quality system activities, including audits, document control, batch record review, product disposition support, CAPA activities, retention sample management, and data trending.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline preferred; equivalent relevant laboratory experience may be considered.
- Experience in a QC microbiology, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or similarly regulated laboratory environment.
- Working knowledge of GLP, cGMP, laboratory documentation standards, deviation investigations, change control, and quality management systems.
- Ability to perform microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, data review, and laboratory documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical reports.
- Commitment to laboratory safety, compliance, product quality, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
- A standard benefits package.
- The opportunity to contribute to quality-focused laboratory operations in a regulated environment.
- Meaningful work supporting product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- A professional setting where accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and scientific rigor are valued.
If you are ready to bring your microbiology expertise to a quality-driven laboratory team, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and apply today to help support high standards in quality control and compliance.
WHO IS NEOGEN:
From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our animal safety solutions are used on farms, veterinary practices and manufacturers around the world to provide the best animal care possible. Whether food or pharmaceuticals, Neogen’s provides a one-stop shop for the health and safety to our animals and our customers operations.
Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust — the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.