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Neogen Corporation

Founded in 1982, Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) has grown to more than 600 employees in multiple U.S. and international locations, and a worldwide presence. Neogen develops, manufactures and markets a diverse line of products dedicated to food and animal safety.The Company’s Lansing, Mich.-based Food Safety Division develops and markets dehydrated culture media, and rapid diagnostic test kits to detect foodborne bacteria, spoilage organisms, mycotoxins, food allergens, genetic modificatio... Read More

Address	620 Lesher Place Lansing, MI 48912 USA
Website	www.neogen.com/
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Research Scientist

Assay development scientist conducts bioassay based product research, applied research and validation of new diagnostic tools for food safety and animal health applications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned.

    * Plans and conducts experiments with direction from a Senior Research Scientist or laboratory Director.
    * Records daily experimental results, analyzes data, and provides a summary of results to the Senior Research Scientist or Director.
    * Assists in experimental design by providing scientific input and recommendations to the Senior Research Scientist or Lab Manager on current and future projects.
    * Completes assigned tasks to advances projects from development through manufacturing transfer and product launch following a time-line for milestone completion.
    * Performs chemical extractions, separations, and quantitation of analytes extracted from various food and drink matrices. Analyte quantitation will include spectroscopic, ELISA, and chromatographic techniques.
    * Conducts accelerated product stability testing protocols.
    * Performs duties related to laboratory safety and cleanliness.
    * Prepares reagents and buffers as required.
    * Stay abreast of pertinent developments in the fields of food safety and immunodiagnostics.
    * Presents results at internal meetings and at scientific conferences.
    * Prepares reports and manuscripts describing results

Education and/or Experience: BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related field with 0-3 year's laboratory experience. Knowledge of enzymes, immunoassays, chemistry, and food safety diagnostics. Experience in data collection using plate readers and spectrophotometers. Knowledge of chemical extraction and separation methods. Proficient in data analysis. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment, managing multiple projects with attention to meeting project milestones and timelines. 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.

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Vacancy type:	Full Time	Contact Mode:	not provided
Fax:	415.339.5300	Contact Name:	not provided
Job Duration:	not provided	Phone:	415.482.5300
Email:	foodsafety@neogen.com