Lateral Flow QC Supervisor
Neogen Corporation
Summary
The Lateral Flow QC Supervisor will provide leadership and first line management to the Quality Technicians to ensure an effective quality of services for the Quality Control department. To provide specialist advice and knowledge to the laboratory staff to ensure the successful implementation of Quality Management Systems that adhere to the requirements of ISO17025 and similar mandated quality standards. To manage the QMS to ensure we remain 'audit ready'. To provide leadership and assistance in the laboratory's day to day functions.
Job description
- Provide effective direct line management including appraisal, development, performance monitoring and competency assessments as well as supporting and motivating staff to problem solve and promote good practice.
- Engage with Accreditation Body assessment audits, delivering evidence of compliance, recognizing valid improvement actions, and managing their resolution.
- Be responsible for pro-actively seeking improvement to service delivery, responding to complaints or dissatisfaction, and implementing effective corrective actions.
- Work with Managers to identify opportunities to develop capabilities, innovation, improve efficiencies, and reducing costs where applicable.
- Responsible for implementation of quality management systems that meet accredited quality standards for ISO 17025, leading project plans and working closely with Technical Managers and Unit Managers to ensure compliance.
- Supervise and assist in the day-to-day activities in the laboratory with frequent updates provided to the Laboratory Manager. To carry out any other duties deemed reasonable by management.
- Support the product line across internal departments (manufacturing, quality control, purchasing, R&D, sales, marketing etc.)
- Support new product development and manage project team meetings.
- Tabulates and graphs data and prepares technical reports for senior personnel.
- Work with R&D and technical services on necessary product validations.
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in physical science, chemistry, or related fields
- Minimum 3 years work experience with laboratory setting.
- Minimum 1 year experience in a technical management role is preferred.
- Prior experience of successfully implementing and managing a quality management system accredited to ISO17025 or a similarly robust conformity assessment standard is desirable.
- Experience in presenting scientific results to diverse audiences is preferred.
- Experience in diagnostic kit validation is preferred.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in physical science, chemistry, or related fields
- Minimum 3 years work experience with laboratory setting
- Minimum 1 year experience in a technical management role is preferred
- Prior experience implementing and managing a quality management system accredited to ISO17025 or similar standard is desirable
- Experience in presenting scientific results to diverse audiences is preferred
- Experience in diagnostic kit validation is preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Career Growth Opportunities
Company overview
Neogen Corporation is an international food safety company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. The company specializes in providing comprehensive testing solutions and diagnostic products for detecting dangerous substances in food, including pathogens, allergens, mycotoxins, and contaminants. Neogen operates through two main segments: Food Safety and Animal Safety, offering a wide range of test kits, instruments, and genomic solutions. With a global presence in nearly 40 countries, the company serves food processing, animal protein, agriculture, and companion animal industries. Neogen's product portfolio includes over 100 drug detection test kits and advanced technologies for food quality assurance. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions, including the merger with 3M's food-safety business in 2022, strengthening its position as a leader in food safety testing and diagnostics worldwide.