Quality Control Manager

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

Neogen Corporation is seeking a Quality Manager to support Diagnostic Operations in Lexington, Kentucky. In this mid-level leadership role, you will oversee quality control and quality assurance activities for diagnostic products, guide quality personnel, and help ensure products meet established specifications, regulatory expectations, and customer needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with laboratory, diagnostics, and supervisory experience to contribute to a high-performing operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support quality personnel, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, workflow prioritization, and ongoing development.
• Oversee quality control testing procedures, documentation, product release specifications, Certificates of Analysis, and approval or rejection of products and product components.
• Manage quality assurance activities, including calibration, preventive maintenance coordination, process control, document review, corrective and preventive actions, and ISO internal audit participation.
• Monitor product consistency and performance through QC record review, trend analysis, stability studies, retain evaluations, and investigation of nonconforming materials or processes.
• Support customer complaint investigations, technical troubleshooting, and collaboration with Production and Quality Control teams to resolve product or process issues.
• Maintain critical reagent, chemical, and laboratory inventory controls, including preparation of conjugate and standard stock solutions as required.

Job Requirements

• Experience in quality control, quality assurance, laboratory operations, diagnostics, biotechnology, life sciences, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, coach, and retain quality or laboratory personnel while supporting departmental goals and business priorities.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, documentation practices, corrective and preventive action processes, and controlled work instructions.
• Ability to analyze quality records, identify trends, support investigations, and recommend improvements to processes, products, or workflows.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices and proper use, maintenance, and coordination of laboratory equipment.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and confidentiality skills, with the ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and on time.

What We Offer

• A standard benefits package designed to support employee well-being.
• The opportunity to contribute to quality initiatives for diagnostic products within a collaborative operations environment.
• A role with meaningful responsibility, cross-functional visibility, and the ability to help drive continuous improvement in Quality and Diagnostic Operations.

If you are a detail-oriented quality professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring products meet high standards, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help support the continued success of Neogen Corporation's diagnostic product operations.

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.