Quality Specialist II
Neogen · Lexington, KY
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist quality role at Neogen (pharma & life sciences) in Lexington, KY.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Internal audits, Supplier quality
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How this role compares
Against 24 other live quality postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 76%
- SPC 56%
- FMEA 52%
- ✓ Internal audits 44%
- ✓ Supplier quality 40%
- New product launch 40%
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Neogen
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Neogen in Lexington
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Full description from NeogenAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Utilize and monitor manual and software programs within the quality management system.
- ◆Identify areas requiring additional quality support or corrective/preventative actions.
- ◆Provide training and support on quality systems, policies, and procedures.
- ◆Assist in maintaining and communicating company quality policies and procedures.
- ◆Issue and audit batch records and manufacturing procedures.
- ◆Assist in ISO and internal audits as needed.
- ◆Support the writing of SOPs, product standards, and batch records.
- ◆Maintain documentation related to change control, operations, batch records, training, validations, calibrations, and qualifications.
- ◆Troubleshoot and provide real-time quality support to operations.
- ◆Compile data to support quality trending programs.
- ◆Enforce compliance with product batch records and standards.
- ◆Assist QC personnel in releasing incoming raw and packaging materials.
- ◆Support investigations on minor nonconformances.
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED required; additional education is desirable.
- ✓1-3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Quality Systems Specialist
We are seeking an individual to support Quality Systems management by executing various activities such as corrective actions, batch record reviews, documentation maintenance, supplier quality, and audit program administration. This role ensures compliance with ISO standards, cGMPs, and customer expectations while providing training and support for quality policies and procedures.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2nd shift (2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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.