Quality Manager LS/Tox
Neogen · Lexington, KY
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 25 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at Neogen (pharma & life sciences) in Lexington, KY. A role with meaningful responsibility across product quality, team leadership, process improvement, and cross-functional support.
- Tools it names
- Internal audits
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How this role compares
Against 24 other live quality postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ 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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This plant: Neogen in Lexington
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Key Responsibilities
- ◆Lead and supervise Quality team activities, including onboarding, ongoing training, performance management, coaching, and day-to-day prioritization of quality control tasks.
- ◆Oversee quality control testing procedures, documentation, product release specifications, Certificates of Analysis, and approval or rejection of products and components.
- ◆Manage quality assurance activities related to calibration, preventive maintenance coordination, process control, document review, corrective and preventive actions, and ISO internal auditing.
- ◆Analyze quality records and performance trends to identify issues, drive continuous improvement, and support investigations of nonconforming products or processes.
- ◆Support customer complaint investigations, technical troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Technical Service, and Diagnostic Operations teams.
- ◆Maintain critical reagent, chemical, and laboratory inventory controls while ensuring proper use, maintenance, and safety practices for lab equipment and materials.
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Requirements
- ✓Demonstrated experience in quality control, quality assurance, laboratory operations, or a related regulated manufacturing environment.
- ✓Proven ability to supervise, train, coach, and retain team members while managing priorities in a fast-paced operational setting.
- ✓Strong understanding of quality management systems, documentation practices, corrective and preventive actions, and audit processes.
- ✓Ability to evaluate quality data, identify trends, investigate issues, and recommend practical process improvements.
- ✓Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- ✓Commitment to following company policies, safety procedures, confidentiality requirements, and applicable employment and regulatory standards.
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Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!
Neogen Corporation is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality control and quality assurance activities for diagnostic products within our Lexington, Kentucky operations. This manager-level role is responsible for overseeing quality personnel, maintaining product consistency, supporting compliance with quality management system requirements, and helping ensure that diagnostic products meet established specifications and customer expectations.
What We Offer
- •A standard benefits package.
- •The opportunity to lead a quality-focused team supporting diagnostic products that serve important animal safety and operational needs.
- •A professional environment where accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued.
- •A role with meaningful responsibility across product quality, team leadership, process improvement, and cross-functional support.
If you are a quality professional with leadership experience and a strong commitment to product integrity, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help support the quality of diagnostic products that customers rely on.
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.