Protein Chemist III: Lead Process Innovation & QC

Neogen; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Neogen is seeking a Protein Chemist III to lead development, testing, and improvements of protein-based reagents. You will formulate, test, and validate processes per GMP/ISO standards while guiding junior staff in SOP adherence and data documentation.

You will participate in raw material qualification, product transfers, and cross-functional troubleshooting, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across manufacturing and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Protein Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biological Science, Immunology, Microbiology, Food Science, or related science field.
• 3–5 years of research, laboratory, manufacturing experience and/or related work experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of cGMPs and ISO is desired.

Responsibilities

• Formulate chemical reagents from stock following SMP/SOP.
• Conduct chemical reactions for development of reagents per SMP/SOP.
• Perform in-process quality testing and product release testing per SMP/SOP.
• Lead in validation and verification procedures for raw material qualification.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for product failures and process improvements.
• Maintain inventory and lab supplies; assist with calibration of equipment.
• Prepare and present reports and data analyses; oversee batch records review.

Skills

Protein chemistry

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Bioanalytical assay development

GMP knowledge

Education

BS in Protein Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Glove box

Job description

Neogen is seeking a Protein Chemist III to lead development, testing, and improvements of protein-based reagents. You will formulate, test, and validate processes per GMP/ISO standards while guiding junior staff in SOP adherence and data documentation.

You will participate in raw material qualification, product transfers, and cross-functional troubleshooting, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across manufacturing and quality teams.