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It’s an opportunity to turn scientific knowledge into real-world solutions and make a meaningful impact on manufacturing operations.\nAt Neogen, we believe in developing the next generation of innovative thinkers, problem-solvers, and industry leaders. Our internship program offers meaningful, hands-on experience where you'll have the opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to projects that support our global operations.\nThe Opportunity\nAs a Manufacturing Intern - Process Optimization & Quality Improvement, you'll gain valuable, real-world experience in manufacturing operations, process improvement, data analysis, and quality systems while working alongside Neogen's experienced Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to see how science, data, and continuous improvement come together to strengthen manufacturing processes and product quality. You'll play an active role in a meaningful improvement project within Neogen's Solution Preparation (SOLP) operations, helping identify opportunities to improve process consistency, optimize solution usage, reduce material waste, and enhance equipment performance.\nFrom analyzing production data and observing manufacturing processes to developing visual work standards and evaluating pH measurement technology, your contributions will help support more consistent operations, better decision-making, and sustainable improvements.\nThroughout your internship, you'll receive hands-on mentorship and guidance while developing the technical, analytical, and professional skills needed to succeed in manufacturing, chemical engineering, quality, or process improvement careers.\nWhat You'll Do\n Drive Meaningful Process Improvements: Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering professionals to support a focused improvement project within Neogen's Solution Preparation (SOLP) operations.\nTurn Data into Actionable Insights: Collect, organize, and analyze historical batch-record data, including pH measurements, adjustment quantities, repeat adjustments, and other process observations to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.\nImprove Process Consistency: Evaluate historical production results and help develop practical, standardized solution-adjustment guidance that supports greater consistency and efficiency, subject to Manufacturing and Quality review and approval.\n Bring Visual Standards to Life: Observe solution preparation activities, document expected solution appearances, and capture controlled photographs to support clear, user-friendly visual standards within standard operating procedures (SOPs).\nExplore Inventory & Waste Reduction: Analyze production demand, solution batch sizes, preparation schedules, expiration dates, usage patterns, and remaining or discarded materials to identify opportunities to optimize planning and reduce avoidable scrap.\nEvaluate Manufacturing Technology: Research and compare pH meters and probes based on measurement suitability, reliability, ease of use, cleaning and storage requirements, and total cost to develop informed equipment recommendations.\nSupport Equipment Testing: Assist with planning and executing an approved trial of a recommended pH meter or probe, when feasible, documenting results, performance observations, and implementation considerations.\nStrengthen Standard Work: Help develop and improve technical documentation, visual work instructions, and process guidance that support consistent manufacturing practices.\nCollaborate Across Teams: Work alongside manufacturing operators, production leads, Quality professionals, and engineers to understand process challenges and develop practical solutions.\nMeasure and Communicate Results: Track project progress, summarize findings, and share data-driven recommendations with Manufacturing leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.\nAll testing, documentation changes, and process improvement activities will be conducted under appropriate supervision and in accordance with established safety, quality, and change-control procedures.\nWhat You'll Gain\nAt Neogen, we believe the best learning happens through experience. Throughout your internship, you'll have the opportunity to:\nGain hands-on experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment and learning how solution preparation processes support product quality and consistency.\nDevelop practical experience analyzing manufacturing batch records, pH measurements, and process performance data.\nStrengthen your ability to identify trends, evaluate variability, and apply structured problem-solving to real-world manufacturing challenges.\nLearn how scientific principles and data analysis contribute to process optimization and improved manufacturing efficiency.\nGain exposure to standard operating procedure (SOP) development, visual work standards, controlled documentation, and cross-functional approval processes.\nExplore material planning, solution usage, expiration management, and waste-reduction opportunities within manufacturing operations.\nLearn how manufacturing equipment is evaluated for technical performance, reliability, usability, and operational suitability.\nDevelop experience supporting controlled equipment trials, documenting test results, and preparing technical recommendations.\nUnderstand how Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams collaborate to evaluate and implement process improvements.\nBuild confidence in technical communication, project ownership, and presenting data-driven recommendations to leadership.\nGain valuable insight into career opportunities in manufacturing, chemical engineering, process engineering, quality, and continuous improvement.\nYour Final Project: At the conclusion of your internship, you'll have the opportunity to present your accomplishments to Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and site leadership, highlighting your process analysis, proposed documentation improvements, solution-usage recommendations, pH equipment evaluation, and opportunities for continued operational improvement.\nWhat We're Looking For\nEducation\nCurrently pursuing a degree in one of the following fields or a related scientific or engineering discipline:\nChemical Engineering\nChemistry\nBiochemistry\nIndustrial Engineering\nManufacturing Engineering\nA comparable science or engineering field\nRelevant coursework in General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Statistics, Data Analysis, Process Engineering, Quality Systems, or Manufacturing is preferred.\nTechnical Skills\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data organization, basic calculations, graphing, and analysis.\nFoundational understanding of chemistry, manufacturing processes, or process improvement principles.\nAbility to collect, organize, and interpret technical data with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency.\nBasic understanding of pH measurements, laboratory techniques, or analytical testing concepts.\nStrong technical writing skills and the ability to document procedures, observations, and findings clearly.\nInterest in manufacturing process optimization, quality improvement, equipment evaluation, or waste reduction.\nLaboratory experience or familiarity with pH meters and measurement equipment is preferred but not required.\nWillingness to learn new manufacturing procedures, analytical methods, and documentation practices.\nAbility to follow established safety, quality, and documentation requirements within a manufacturing environment.\nSkills That Will Help You Succeed\nA curious, analytical mindset and enthusiasm for understanding how manufacturing processes work.\nStrong problem-solving abilities and a passion for identifying practical improvements.\nExceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, reliable results.\nA proactive, self-motivated approach with a willingness to take ownership of meaningful work.\nStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple project activities and priorities.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills.\nConfidence collaborating with manufacturing operators, production leads, engineers, and Quality professionals.\nAdaptability and a willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor learning directly from processes and employees.\nOpenness to coaching, constructive feedback, and continuous learning.\nA commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nBy the end of your internship, you'll have contributed to strengthening Neogen's Solution Preparation processes while developing valuable technical and professional skills that will support your future career in manufacturing, engineering, science, or quality.\nSuccess will be demonstrated through:\nImproved Process Consistency: Development of standardized SOLP adjustment guidance supported by historical batch-record analysis and reviewed by Manufacturing and Quality.\nClearer Visual Work Standards: Creation of documented solution-appearance references and controlled visual materials suitable for incorporation into applicable standard operating procedures following required approvals.\nMeaningful Waste-Reduction Opportunities: Identification of practical improvements to solution batch sizing, preparation timing, usage, and expiration management that could reduce avoidable material or finished-goods scrap.\nInformed Equipment Recommendations: Completion of a structured pH meter and probe evaluation considering measurement performance, reliability, usability, maintenance requirements, and cost.\nDocumented Testing Results: Completion of an approved equipment trial, when feasible, with clear results, observations, and recommendations for potential implementation.\nActionable Process Improvements: Development of practical, data-driven recommendations and supporting documentation that Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams can use to guide future improvements.\nProfessional Growth: Demonstrated development in manufacturing data analysis, technical documentation, scientific problem-solving, equipment evaluation, and cross-functional 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