Senior Protein Chemist: Process Innovation & Quality

Neogen Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting on Day One — medical

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career Growth Opportunities

Meaningful Work

Collaborative Culture

Job summary

Neogen Corporation in Michigan is seeking a Protein Chemist III to expand and optimize reagent development and quality testing. The role emphasizes GMP/ISO-compliant processes, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with manufacturing teams.

You will contribute to new product transfers, troubleshoot processes, and mentor staff while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree in Protein Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biological Science, Immunology, Microbiology, Food Science, or related field.
• 3-5 years of research, laboratory, manufacturing experience; knowledge of cGMPs and ISO desirable.
• Experience in protein characterization, organic synthesis, bioanalytical assay development, data analysis, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Formulate reagents from stock under SMP/SOP guidance.
• Conduct chemical reactions for reagent development per SMP/SOP.
• Work with hazardous mycotoxin powders using PPE and glove box.
• Handle flours from food commodities to detect allergenic proteins.
• Perform in-process quality testing and product release testing per SMP/SOP.
• Follow ISO guidelines in reagent manufacture.
• Use GMP and GDP in reagent manufacture.
• Participate in raw material qualification validation and verification.
• Lead troubleshooting for product failures and process improvements.
• Assist with inventory management and lab supplies.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas using lean and 5S.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate basic equipment.
• Adhere to safety rules and PPE usage, disposal of materials.
• Plan preparatory processes for scheduled manufacturing duties.
• Oversee preventative maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Participate in new product transfers.
• Generate and analyze data for material qualification and release testing.
• Prepare and present data reports; sign off batch records.
• Train new staff on processes, procedures, and hazardous materials handling.
• Provide cross-team support in supervisor/manager absence.
• Attend meetings and support interdepartmental communication.
• Review and update batch records; propose document updates.
• Submit Non-Conforming Material Reports to committees.
• Schedule throughput for manufacturing, troubleshooting, and experiments.
• Comply with corporate policies and productivity/quality goals.

Skills

Cultural Savvy

Communication

Leading Others

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Driving Performance

Organizational Strategy

Work Environment

Education

BS degree in Protein Chemistry

Job description

Neogen Corporation in Michigan is seeking a Protein Chemist III to expand and optimize reagent development and quality testing. The role emphasizes GMP/ISO-compliant processes, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with manufacturing teams.

You will contribute to new product transfers, troubleshoot processes, and mentor staff while maintaining safety and documentation standards.