Quality Assurance Supervisor

Neogen; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard benefits package

Job summary

Neogen in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee validation activities for equipment and systems, support regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across quality programs.

You will lead teams, review validation protocols and reports, identify risks, and implement practical process improvements, collaborating with operations, engineering, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure quality objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Quality Assurance, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Experience in quality assurance, validation, compliance, or related function within a regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, quality systems, validation principles, and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support development, execution, and documentation of validation activities for equipment, systems, and related processes.
• Oversee quality assurance procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Review validation protocols, reports, deviations, and related documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluate existing quality and validation processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support quality objectives.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and technical support to team members involved in quality validation activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Quality assurance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters! Are you a quality professional with experience leading validation activities in a regulated environment? We are seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor based in Lexington, Kentucky to oversee quality validation processes for equipment and systems, support regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across established quality programs. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented leader who can guide teams, review procedures, and ensure quality practices align with internal standards and current industry expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and support the development, execution, and documentation of validation activities for equipment, systems, and related processes.
• Oversee quality assurance procedures to help ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal standards, and industry best practices.
• Review validation protocols, reports, deviations, and related documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Evaluate existing quality and validation processes, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and compliance readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and regulatory stakeholders, to support quality objectives.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and technical support to team members involved in quality validation activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Quality Assurance, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in quality assurance, validation, compliance, or a related function within a regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, quality systems, validation principles, and industry current practices.
• Ability to review technical documentation, identify compliance risks, and recommend practical process improvements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, or supervise team members in a professional environment.

What We Offer

• Standard benefits package.
• The opportunity to contribute to quality systems and validation practices in a regulated professional setting.
• A collaborative work environment where process improvement, compliance, and operational excellence are valued.
• A mid-level supervisory role with meaningful responsibility and cross-functional visibility.

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. At Neogen, we are extremely proud of our record of sustained growth, as well as our development and acquisition of advanced technology since our founding in 1982. Neogen has thrived — and will continue to thrive — because our employees thrive here.