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Summary: Assembles and packages lateral flow devices used in the food safety industry according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assemble and package lateral flow components through the use of automated and semi-automated assembly equipment.
• Label components.
• Complete production paperwork including quantities produced, scrapped, in-process, etc.
• Assists in the dispensing of bulk solutions.
• May work at different stations as production needs require.
• Blends powders prior to it being formed into tablets.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s and calculate percent.  Ability to perform these calculations using units of American weight and measurement.

Language Skills: Ability to read and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.  Ability to read, write and speak simple sentences in English.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors or airborne particles and potentially hazardous chemicals, utilizing proper protective equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.