Senior Product Engineer – Animal Safety

Neogen Corporation

. Lead technical projects supporting maintenance, improvement, and lifecycle management of animal healthcare products.

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in animal healthcare product development, including formulation science, regulatory compliance, and technical project management. Proficient in experimental design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product performance and quality.

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Animal Health Product DevelopmentFormulation ScienceRegulatory ComplianceStatistical AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

ChemistryBiochemistryAnalytical ScienceExperimental DesignData AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous ImprovementTechnical Report AuthoringRisk AssessmentQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborationProblem-SolvingCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeStatistical ToolsDesign of ExperimentsLaboratory EquipmentData Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

CGMPFDA RegulationsVeterinary PharmaceuticalsAnimal Nutritional SupplementsVeterinary DiagnosticsGMPISOAnimal Feed RequirementsNutraceuticalsVeterinary Pharmaceutical Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical projects supporting maintenance, improvement, and lifecycle management of animal healthcare products.
Serve as a technical subject matter expert improving product performance, reliability, manufacturability, quality, cost, and regulatory compliance.
Design and conduct experimental testing evaluating product performance, stability, quality, and manufacturability.
Lead technical investigations and troubleshooting for commercialized and ongoing animal health operations.
Develop and implement product and process improvements.
Lead projects involving formulation changes, raw material changes, manufacturing transfers, supplier qualifications, and continuous improvement.
Support development, scale-up, validation, and commercialization of new products, line extensions, and reformulations.
Evaluate product performance using laboratory studies, stability programs, analytical data, customer feedback, and field observations.
Apply scientific principles to improve shelf life, ingredient compatibility, bioavailability, palatability, and overall product performance.
Author and review technical reports, protocols, specifications, risk assessments, validation documents, experimental records, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Investigate product failures, customer complaints, deviations, nonconformances, and CAPA activities; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with veterinary, regulatory, quality, operational, Research and Development, Supply Chain, Technical Services, and Commercial teams.
Use statistical tools, Design of Experiments, risk assessment methods, and data analysis techniques to support technical decisions.
Maintain technical expertise regarding scientific developments, regulatory expectations, and emerging technologies relevant to animal health products.
Provide technical guidance and coaching to technical employees as needed.
Work across office, laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing environments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Animal Science, or a related scientific discipline with a minimum of eight years of relevant industry experience; or a master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline with a minimum of six years of relevant industry experience; or a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline with a minimum of three years of relevant industry experience.
Strong foundation in chemistry, formulation science, analytical science, biochemistry, or a related applied scientific discipline.
Experience with animal health products, veterinary pharmaceuticals, companion animal products, livestock health products, feed additives, animal nutritional supplements, probiotics, nutraceuticals, veterinary diagnostics, or related products.
Ability to design experiments, analyze results, and make data-driven technical recommendations.
Experience authoring and maintaining technical reports, protocols, specifications, validation documents, risk assessments, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Working knowledge of statistical analysis, Design of Experiments, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience working within cGMP, including 21 CFR parts 210 and 211, GMP, ISO, or another regulated quality system.
Knowledge of FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine regulations and expectations, GFI documents, VICH guidance, veterinary pharmaceutical regulations, animal feed requirements, or applicable animal health supplement regulations.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Research and Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Technical Services, and Commercial teams.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedural documents, technical literature, and regulatory requirements in English.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly in written and verbal formats.
Ability to perform college-level mathematical operations and apply basic statistical functions, data trending, experimental design, and interpretation of scientific results.
Solid knowledge of computers and operating systems, electronic communication, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Employment contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits starting on Day One – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on your first day of employment.
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Career Growth Opportunities, including tools, training, and support
Meaningful work with impact on customers, communities, and the world
Collaborative culture valuing innovation, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Additional bonus opportunities