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ANIMAL SAFETY QA MANAGER

Neogen
Full-timesenior

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<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span style="color:#31333f"><br />We are seeking an experienced <b>Animal Safety QA Manager</b> to lead quality assurance and animal safety programs that support product safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. In this manager-level role, you will oversee quality systems, guide investigations and corrective actions, support audits, and partner across Operations, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to strengthen quality performance and promote a strong culture of safety and compliance.</span></p><h2 style="color:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><br />Key Responsibilities</span></h2><ul><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">Manage animal safety and quality assurance programs in alignment with company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.</span></span></li><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">Lead investigations, root cause analyses, corrective and preventive actions, and quality improvement initiatives.</span></span></li><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and recommend process improvements to enhance product safety and operational performance.</span></span></li><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits, including preparation, documentation, responses, and follow-up actions.</span></span></li><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">Review, maintain, and improve quality documentation, records, procedures, and related quality system elements.</span></span></li><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">Train, mentor, and support employees on quality assurance processes, animal safety procedures, and compliance expectations.</span></span></li></ul><h2 style="color:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><br />Job Requirements</span></h2><ul><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">Bachelor&#39;s degree in Animal Science, Biology, Quality, Life Sciences, or a related field.</span></span></li><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">At least 5 years of experience in quality assurance, animal safety, or another regulated environment.</span></span></li><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">Working knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance, investigations, corrective actions, and documentation practices.</span></span></li><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">Experience in animal health, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, food safety, manufacturing, or another regulated industry.</span></span></li><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations such as GMP, ISO, HACCP, FDA, EPA, or USDA requirements.</span></span></li><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">Strong communication, leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills; Lean Six Sigma or ASQ certification is preferred.</span></span></li></ul><h2 style="color:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><br />What We Offer</span></h2><ul><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">A standard benefits package designed to support employee well-being.</span></span></li><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">The opportunity to lead meaningful quality and animal safety initiatives in a regulated environment.</span></span></li><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">A collaborative role working with cross-functional teams across Operations, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality.</span></span></li><li style="font-size:inherit !important"><span style="color:#31333f"><span style="font-size:inherit">Professional growth through leadership, mentoring, audit support, continuous improvement, and quality culture development.</span></span></li></ul><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#31333f"><br />If you are a quality-focused professional with a strong background in animal safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, we&#39;d love to hear from you. <b>Join our team</b> and help advance high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!</span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.</p><span></span><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>