Animal Safety QA Manager

Neogen Corporation

Animal Safety QA Manager leading quality assurance, investigations, audits, and compliance programs at Neogen. Supporting safer animal healthcare and food-safety products through continuous improvement.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing animal safety and quality assurance programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and customer expectations. Proficient in leading investigations, quality improvement initiatives, and training employees on quality assurance processes.

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Quality Assurance ManagementRegulatory ComplianceInvestigations and Root Cause AnalysisLean Six Sigma CertificationAnimal Safety Procedures

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Hard Skills

Quality SystemsCorrective ActionsDocumentation PracticesQuality Metrics MonitoringProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationLeadershipAnalytical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six SigmaASQ Certification

Industry Keywords

Animal HealthDiagnosticsPharmaceuticalFood SafetyGMPISOHACCPFDAEPAUSDA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage animal safety and quality assurance programs in alignment with company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations
Lead investigations, root cause analyses, corrective and preventive actions, and quality improvement initiatives
Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and recommend process improvements to enhance product safety and operational performance
Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits, including preparation, documentation, responses, and follow-up actions
Review, maintain, and improve quality documentation, records, procedures, and related quality system elements
Train, mentor, and support employees on quality assurance processes, animal safety procedures, and compliance expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Quality, Life Sciences, or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in quality assurance, animal safety, or another regulated environment
Working knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance, investigations, corrective actions, and documentation practices
Experience in animal health, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, food safety, manufacturing, or another regulated industry
Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations such as GMP, ISO, HACCP, FDA, EPA, or USDA requirements
Strong communication, leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Lean Six Sigma or ASQ certification is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

A standard benefits package designed to support employee well-being
The opportunity to lead meaningful quality and animal safety initiatives in a regulated environment
A collaborative role working with cross-functional teams across Operations, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality
Professional growth through leadership, mentoring, audit support, continuous improvement, and quality culture development