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	Distribution Sales Specialist Company Name: Neogen Corporation Job Location: Lexington, KY 40511   Job Overview: Animal Safety is a great career choice, and this is your opportunity to join Neogen Corporation, a leader in the field of Veterinary and Animal health Products “inside the farm gate”. We are uniquely positioned with a vast array of products and solutions, and expertise and experience, to help satisfy the growing global demand! Neogen is growing, continuing to meet the needs of our customers and expectations of our investors. • Forbes has repeatedly named us to its annual list of Best Small Companies in the U.S. • Fortune named us to the list of 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. You could become a major contributor to our growth and success. Animal Safety is a dynamic and interesting field with many challenges and opportunities. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications for this exciting position, we look forward to hearing from you!   Job Skills: Some of the responsibilities of the position include: Promotes sales of all Neogen products to assigned distributors while building long term strategic business relationships. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Sells Neogen products by optimizing the channel sales performance, through increased support and field face time to distribution sales reps, including: telecenter trainings, sales blitz, and program launches. Makes presentations and trains distributor sales force (inside and outside) on Neogen and the products. Assists DAEs and marketing in planning and implementation of marketing plans and promotions. Represents company and analyzes industry trade shows and meetings to: (1) promote products and services; (2) increase market and competitive knowledge; and (3) identify new products for distribution. Calls on distributors by telephone, e-mail, fax and in person and informs them of new and existing products and explains characteristics and benefits. Communicates with existing customer base on a consistent basis to: (1) monitor customer satisfaction; (2) resolve customer problems and concerns; and (3) monitor competitive position. Develops sales plans (Sales Plan of Action) and strategies to penetrate new markets and increase market share and profitability of territory. Working with DAE & TMs. Makes a minimum of 200 documented sales contacts and 30 distributor touches per month. Reports must be turned in monthly. Develops and maintains lists of distributor sales representatives, territory managers, and telecenter locations. Include telecenter managers in the monthly file. Meets or exceeds budgeted sales revenues. Completes field sales reports. Responsible for promoting monthly specials and call the inside and outside reps to detail specials. Quotes approved prices and persuades prospects and customers to buy, where applicable. Works with communications department and other members of the sales team to develop marketing ideas. Secures, records, and places distributor orders. Arranges shipping and delivery details as required. Supports sales efforts of other sales staff members as part of the team. Documents customer questions and answers. Documents product requests by customers or potential clients. Conducts market analysis and research as needed. Reads industry publications to keep abreast of industry; shares articles of interest with organization. Participates in annual budgeting process. Analyzes and controls expenditures to conform to budgetary requirements. Participates in the resolution of customer billing or collection problems. Operates office machines such as computer, facsimile, copier and adding machine. Copies data and compiles records and reports on sales activities. Records names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of customers and prospects solicited in CRM software program.   Additional Info: Please only apply online here   Other Info: Travel: occasionally; Relocation: is negotiable; Reports To: Hiring Manager ; Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check   Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Stock Options   Job Department: Vet Sales Manager Job Shifts: 1st Shift Job Type: Full-Time   Contact / Application Link: http://www.bluegrassworks.net/JobSearchDetails.aspx?JobID=143785

	Territory Manager - OTC Products Company Name: Neogen Corporation Job Location: Lexington, KY 40511   Job Overview: Food Safety is a great career choice, and this is your opportunity to join Neogen Corporation, a leader in the field of rapid food safety diagnostics. We are uniquely positioned with a vast array of products and solutions, and expertise and experience, to help satisfy the growing global demand for ever increasing amounts of safe food! Neogen is growing, continuing to meet the needs of our customers and expectations of our investors. • Forbes has repeatedly named us to its annual list of Best Small Companies in the U.S. • Fortune named us to the list of 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. You could become a major contributor to our growth and success. Food Safety is a dynamic and interesting field with many challenges and opportunities. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications for this exciting position, we look forward to hearing from you!   Job Skills: Calls on customers and prospects in the field and by telephone, fax and e-mail, informs them of new and existing products/services, and explains characteristics and benefits. Promotes and sells all OTC products and services offered by the company. Communicates with existing customer base on a consistent basis to: (1) monitor customer satisfaction; (2) resolve customer problems and concerns; and (3) monitor competitive position. Develops formal sales plans and strategies to penetrate new markets and increase market share and profitability of territory. Provides written updates on a quarterly basis. Makes a minimum of 300 documented sales contacts and 15 customer visits per month. Reports must be turned in monthly. Quotes prices and persuades prospects and customers to buy. Works with sales team to develop marketing ideas. Meets or exceeds budgeted sales revenues. Secures, records and places orders with others for filling and arranges delivery dates. Supports sales efforts of other sales staff members. Represents company and analyzes industry trade shows and meetings to: (1) promote products and services; (2) increase market and competitive knowledge; and (3) identify new products for distribution, OEM or development. Documents customer questions and answers. Documents product requests by customers or potential clients. Conducts market analysis and research as needed. Reads industry publications to keep abreast of industry; shares articles of interest with organization. Participates in annual budgeting process. Analyzes and controls expenditures to conform to budgetary requirements. Participates in the resolution of customer billing or collection problems. Operates office machines such as computer, facsimile, copier and adding machine. Copies data and compiles records and reports on sales activities. Records names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of customers and prospects solicited in CRM! Software Program. Completes field sales call reports. Conducts customer training at sales meetings and telemarketing centers. Supports efforts of distributor sales representatives by riding with reps and telesales to detail products and programs. Promotes monthly specials and executes marketing programs. Maintains databases of distributor representatives, certified dealers and consumers. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree from four-year college or university; one or two years professional sales experience in agriculture or industry related field.   Additional Info: Please only apply online   Other Info: Travel: not specified; Relocation: is not provided; Reports To: Hiring Manager; Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check   Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan   Job Department: OTC S&M Job Shifts: 1st Shift Job Type: Full-Time   Contact / Application Link: http://www.bluegrassworks.net/JobSearchDetails.aspx?JobID=142618

	QA/QC Technician II Company Name: Neogen Corporation Job Location: Lexington, KY 40511   Job Overview: Animal Safety is a great career choice, and this is your opportunity to join Neogen Corporation, a leader in the field of Veterinary and Animal health Products “inside the farm gate”. We are uniquely positioned with a vast array of products and solutions, and expertise and experience, to help satisfy the growing global demand! Neogen is growing, continuing to meet the needs of our customers and expectations of our investors. • Forbes has repeatedly named us to its annual list of Best Small Companies in the U.S. • Fortune named us to the list of 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. You could become a major contributor to our growth and success. Animal Safety is a dynamic and interesting field with many challenges and opportunities. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications for this exciting position, we look forward to hearing from you!   Job Skills: Some of the responsibilities of the position include: Performing Laboratory tasks for purposes of quality control, quality assurance, process control, or technology transfer by performing the following duties. Tests samples of ELISA test kits, their components and substrates to verify conformity to specifications, whether manufactured in-house or manufactured elsewhere and distributed. Such tasks include conjugate, standard, control and calibrator preparation and evaluation, substrate release-testing, stock reagent evaluations, plate batch sampling and specialty kit testing. Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used. Perform tests on critical raw materials to qualify new lots before use in manufacturing. Participates in inventory counts on stock reagents and supplies. Calculates and summarizes data using scientific equations and spreadsheet software including Excel, and SigmaPlot. Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments including but not limited to a centrifuge, analytical balance, top-loading balance, pH meter, lyophilizer, spectrophotometer, plate reader, plate coater, plate washer, and micropipettes. Performs performance checks on laboratory instruments as required by Quality Control Manager. Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas. Participates in quality management system requirements including following departmental work instructions, creating records, document control and addressing corrective and preventative actions. Performs quality audits on procedures, as well as on documents being used to perform these procedures. Selects samples for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests samples for variety of qualities such as performance specifications and chemical characteristics. Maintain retention storage of all raw materials and finished products Participates in technology transfer of new products from R&D or OEM. Sets up and performs studies on materials, components, or products to measure performance, shelf life, or product characteristics. Assists in troubleshooting technical problems with products. Conducts investigation as appropriate. Performs QA/QC projects, such as cross-reactivity studies, product enhancements or improvement and shelf life evaluation, with limited supervision. Participates in efforts to control costs. Follows safety procedures and company policies.   Additional Info: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree, one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least one year of in-house experience or equivalent related work experience is required to hold this position. Please only apply online here   Other Info: Travel: is not required; Relocation: is not provided; Reports To: Hiring Manager ; Screening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check   Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan   Job Department: Quality Control Diagnostics Job Shifts: 1st Shift Job Type: Full-Time   Contact / Application Link: http://www.bluegrassworks.net/JobSearchDetails.aspx?JobID=140191

	QC Chemist 1 Company Name: Neogen Corporation Job Location: Lexington, KY 40511   Job Overview: Animal Safety is a great career choice, and this is your opportunity to join Neogen Corporation, a leader in the field of Veterinary and Animal health Products “inside the farm gate”. We are uniquely positioned with a vast array of products and solutions, and expertise and experience, to help satisfy the growing global demand! Neogen is growing, continuing to meet the needs of our customers and expectations of our investors. • Forbes has repeatedly named us to its annual list of Best Small Companies in the U.S. • Fortune named us to the list of 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. You could become a major contributor to our growth and success. Animal Safety is a dynamic and interesting field with many challenges and opportunities. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications for this exciting position, we look forward to hearing from you! Some of the responsibilities of the position include: Performing Laboratory tasks for purposes of quality control, quality assurance, and technology transfer by performing the following duties.   Job Skills: Routine analytical testing of samples supporting incoming raw materials, in-process production, finished product, and validation. Use analytical instrumentation such as FTIR, HPLC, GC, AA, UV/VIS, KF, and Polarimeter. Performs instrument/method troubleshooting within analytical method parameters and management guidance. Maintain the data archives and samples Logging and tracking of samples Documents/reviews laboratory work using laboratory notebooks/worksheets that is detailed, timely and in compliance with GLP/cGMP requirements. Review standard operating procedures Possess the ability to identify analyze, and work towards correcting potential hazards Maintains strictest standards of hygiene in laboratory area. Participates in technology transfer of new products from R&D or OEM. Participates in efforts to control costs Follows safety procedures and company policies. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Why Lexington? Kentucky is the Horse Capital of the World and is home to beautiful horse farms, rolling green pastures and numerous points of interest. Living in Lexington has all the appeal of country living, with the excitement and entertainment of a big city. The area features quality schools and many major universities, including the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University and Georgetown College. Lexington is home to the beautiful Keeneland Thoroughbred Racetrack, outdoor recreation, the Bourbon Trail and professional and collegiate sporting events.   Additional Info: Please only apply online here   Other Info: Travel: is not required; Relocation: is not provided; Reports To: Hiring Manager ; Screening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check   Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan   Job Department: Animal Safety - Vet Ops Job Shifts: 1st Shift Job Type: Full-Time   Contact / Application Link: http://www.bluegrassworks.net/JobSearchDetails.aspx?JobID=137672

	Diagnostic Inventory Control Clerk Company Name: Neogen Corporation Job Location: Lexington, KY 40511   Job Overview: This is your opportunity to join Neogen Corporation, a leader in the field of rapid food safety diagnostics. We are uniquely positioned with a vast array of products and solutions, and expertise and experience, to help satisfy the growing global demand for ever increasing amounts of safe food! Neogen is growing, continuing to meet the needs of our customers and expectations of our investors. Forbes has repeatedly named us to its annual list of Best Small Companies in the U.S. Fortune named us to the list of 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. You could become a major contributor to our growth and success. Food Safety is a dynamic and interesting field with many challenges and opportunities. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications for this exciting position, we look forward to hearing from you!   Job Skills: Responsible for work order creation, inventory control and general assistance within Diagnostic Production. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. INVENTORY CONTROL Process work orders in a timely manner, as required. Work with production manager, buyers and sales to ensure and communicate product availability. Conduct periodic cycle counts and work with Inventory Control Specialist to resolve discrepancies. Actively participate in physical inventory; conduct physical inventories of raw materials, Work in Process items, and supplies. Process needed inventory transactions to maintain inventory accuracy. Periodically run reports to identify inventory shortages for raw materials, product and product components. Create packing lists for Diagnostic Shipping. PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE Assembles kits according to work instructions. Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments including, but not limited to: balances, microplate dispensing equipment, reagent dispensing equipment, bottle cap tightener, and labeling equipment. Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment used in daily manufacturing duties. Produces and packages plates approved by QC Department. Measures, dispenses, and packages reagents according to needs of manufacturing. Produces labels and labels product or product components. Prepares products for shipping out to customers. Maintains inventories of kits, kit components, raw materials, and supplies. Assists with picking and packing orders according to packing lists provided. Works at different work stations as manufacturing needs require. Completes and maintain necessary manufacturing records. Inspects finished product and product components to ensure conformity. Assists with identifying areas to improve efficiency. Participates in efforts to control costs. Follows written work instructions, safety procedures, and company policies. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associates Degree or equivalent experience, preferred. One to two years experience in inventory control and/or working knowledge/experience of MRP systems.   Additional Info: Apply online at: https://jobs.ecipay.com/prod/net/EmpApp/JobList.aspx?ID=bS05tCUtKpkokFkSaDl%2b0Q%3d%3d   Other Info: Travel: is not required; Relocation: is not provided; Reports To: Diagnostic Production Manager; Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check   Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan   Job Department: Diagnostic Production Job Shifts: 1st Shift Job Type: Full-Time   Contact / Application Link: http://www.bluegrassworks.net/JobSearchDetails.aspx?JobID=155681

	Product Manager, Diagnostics Company Name: Neogen Corporation Job Location: Lexington, KY 40511   Job Overview: Animal Safety is a great career choice, and this is your opportunity to join Neogen Corporation, a leader in the field of Veterinary and Animal health Products “inside the farm gate”. We are uniquely positioned with a vast array of products and solutions, and expertise and experience, to help satisfy the growing global demand! Neogen is growing, continuing to meet the needs of our customers and expectations of our investors. • Forbes has repeatedly named us to its annual list of Best Small Companies in the U.S. • Fortune named us to the list of 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. You could become a major contributor to our growth and success. Animal Safety is a dynamic and interesting field with many challenges and opportunities. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications for this exciting position, we look forward to hearing from you!   Job Skills: Plans, organizes and controls marketing projects for the Lexington Diagnostic product line to optimize market penetration and profit. Coordinates/assists the development of Diagnostic marketing materials, product inserts, price lists, technical literature, labels, product packaging and miscellaneous projects as delegated by the Diagnostics Marketing Manager and/or Director of Diagnostic Sales. The layout and design of projects will be coordinated with the Communications Coordinator in Lexington and/or the Communications Manager (Lansing). Assists with market research and development, packaging and manufacturing needs for current, new and emerging products. Coordinates advertising and promotional efforts. Monitors and analyzes financial, technological, and demographic factors in the market. Assist with establishing marketing goals Prepares training materials and executes product training to sales personnel. Assists in development of marketing plans and competitive analysis. Responsible for creating, conducting and analyzing data from annual customer satisfaction survey. Identify and make recommendations on mail and prospect lists. Read industry publications to keep abreast of industry; share articles of interest. Assist in the preparation of New Product Planning Manuals for new product evaluation and launches and evaluate new market applications for products. Coordinates the logistic planning and marketing materials for industry trade shows and meetings for the Diagnostic Lexington operation. Prepares promotional analysis forms for direct mail, advertising and trade show programs. Assist the Communication Coordinator with maintaining promotional histories for all printed literature, labels and advertisements for Diagnostic products. Create and manage PowerPoint presentations for the Diagnostics group. Participate in monthly marketing meetings with the Lexington Sales & Marketing Directors, Managers and Vice President to update status on projects. Participate in annual budgeting process. Maintain master promotional schedules and marketing plans for Diagnostic Sales operations. Responsible for quarterly inventory counts of Diagnostic sales literature. Coordinate with the Communications Coordinator (Lexington) and the Communications Manager (Lansing) to insure uniform programs are being utilized for marketing projects. Responsible for updating the Communications Manager on changes to the web page for the Diagnostic products. Evaluates reactions to advertising, promotions, programs, packaging and formulation through marketing surveys when appropriate, to ensure timely adjustment of marketing strategy. Participates in sales activities with all sales groups.   Additional Info: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in marketing, communications or public relations; or one or two years of related technical experience and understanding of the Diagnostic market and/or products for the Drug Detection and/or Life Science markets. Please only apply online here   Other Info: Travel: is not required; Relocation: is negotiable; Reports To: Hiring Manager ; Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check   Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan, Stock Options   Job Department: Diagnostic sales Job Shifts: 1st Shift Job Type: Full-Time   Contact / Application Link: http://www.bluegrassworks.net/JobSearchDetails.aspx?JobID=151633

	Territory Manager - Diagnostics Company Name: Neogen Corporation Job Location: Lexington, KY 40511   Job Overview: Animal Safety is a great career choice, and this is your opportunity to join Neogen Corporation, a leader in the field of Veterinary and Animal health Products “inside the farm gate”. We are uniquely positioned with a vast array of products and solutions, and expertise and experience, to help satisfy the growing global demand! Neogen is growing, continuing to meet the needs of our customers and expectations of our investors. • Forbes has repeatedly named us to its annual list of Best Small Companies in the U.S. • Fortune named us to the list of 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. You could become a major contributor to our growth and success. Animal Safety is a dynamic and interesting field with many challenges and opportunities. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications for this exciting position, we look forward to hearing from you!   Job Skills: Responsible for the sales, marketing and technical services of Drug Detection products, for assigned territories, in the Animal Racing/Fair and Human Forensic markets and the Life Science products, for assigned territories, in the Life Science markets by performing duties personally. For assigned territories, products to include: 1. Drug Detection Kits (Laboratory Format) for the Racing and Fair Markets. 2. Drug Metabolites 3. Forensic Drug Detection products including test kits, equipment and consumables for the Forensic and Drug Detection Research markets. 4. Life Science test kits and reagents for the Life Science markets. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Full job description located here Sales (70% Time): Customer/Center of Influence Contacts 200 Month Personal Visits = 12 per year Marketing (10% Time): Technical Support (15% Time): Business and Product Development (5% Time): Education and/or Experience: Bachelors Degree from a four-year college or university; a degree in the science field preferred. One or two years related experience and a clear understanding of the animal racing or forensic drug detection markets. Proven ability to sell and market products or services. Ability to interface with management on appropriateness of potential product and market applications.   Additional Info: Please only apply online here   Other Info: Travel: occasionally; Relocation: is negotiable; Reports To: Hiring Manager ; Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check   Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan   Job Department: Drug Detection products - Animal Racing/Fair Job Shifts: 1st Shift Job Type: Full-Time   Contact / Application Link: http://www.bluegrassworks.net/JobSearchDetails.aspx?JobID=147226

	Senior Technical Service Representative Company Name: Neogen Corporation Job Location: Lexington, KY 40511   Job Overview: Animal Safety is a great career choice, and this is your opportunity to join Neogen Corporation, a leader in the field of Veterinary and Animal health Products “inside the farm gate”. We are uniquely positioned with a vast array of products and solutions, and expertise and experience, to help satisfy the growing global demand! Neogen is growing, continuing to meet the needs of our customers and expectations of our investors. • Forbes has repeatedly named us to its annual list of Best Small Companies in the U.S. • Fortune named us to the list of 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. You could become a major contributor to our growth and success. Animal Safety is a dynamic and interesting field with many challenges and opportunities. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications for this exciting position, we look forward to hearing from you!   Job Skills: Responsible for technical support for the Diagnostic product lines by performing duties personally. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. A complete job description may be found here Technical Customer Service (35% Time): Managing customer complaints, customer questions, automated Equipment Support, and misc. Technical Service projects. Sales & Marketing Support (25% Time): Assists with writing, reviewing, updating or overseeing the production of product literature. Participate in marketing plans and strategies to penetrate new markets and increase growth and profitability in current markets. Attends trade shows as backup for sales staff, when necessary and attend industry conferences to learn more about the related industry and markets. Assists Sales & Technical Service Manager, Director of Diagnostic Sales and sales staff when developing and conducting market analysis and research projects. Laboratory Work, Product Development (25% Time): Conduct product comparisons that can be used as selling tools for the sales department. Participates in shelf life studies on drug detection and life science products. Conduct studies on extraction procedures for the test kits and generate support data. Conduct product development projects. Lead person responsible for setting up kit and substrate evaluations for end users. Conduct validation work using human and/or animal samples to support the use of the diagnostic products at the designated sensitivity/cutoff levels using both manual and automated methods. Some of these validations to include work with human biohazard samples. The Hepatitis B vaccination is a requirement for all individuals working with these sample types. Training (10% Time): Train new diagnostic sales employees on the history of the products, how the products are produced and how the products work. Provide ongoing training for existing employees on current technologies and products. Be able to determine potential cross reactivity by comparing drug chemical structures. Works with the R & D staff and Sales & Technical Service Manager to organize and conduct employee training on new products, improved products or changes to existing products. Business, Product Development (5% Time): Assists in evaluating the new market applications for test kits and equipment. Assists in the identification, market evaluation and prioritization of products for development, distribution or OEM to widen product line offering. Lead on creating and writing New Product Planning Manuals for new diagnostic products. Education and/or Experience: Bachelors in biology, chemistry, pharmacology or immunology or 2 equivalent years of experience with ELISA diagnostics. Experience in the forensic toxicology field preferred. At least 3 years of in-house or market experience is required to hold position. Excellent decision making and troubleshooting skills; very limited assistance required from supervisor. Ability to interface with management on appropriateness of potential products and market applications.   Additional Info: Please only apply online here   Other Info: Travel: occasionally; Relocation: is negotiable; Reports To: Hiring Manager; Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check   Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan   Job Department: Sales & Marketing Job Shifts: 1st Shift Job Type: Full-Time   Contact / Application Link: http://www.bluegrassworks.net/JobSearchDetails.aspx?JobID=147239

	Territory Manager - Agronomics Company Name: Neogen Corporation Job Location: Lexington, KY 40511   Job Overview: Animal Safety is a great career choice, and this is your opportunity to join Neogen Corporation, a leader in the field of Veterinary and Animal health Products “inside the farm gate”. We are uniquely positioned with a vast array of products and solutions, and expertise and experience, to help satisfy the growing global demand! Neogen is growing, continuing to meet the needs of our customers and expectations of our investors. • Forbes has repeatedly named us to its annual list of Best Small Companies in the U.S. • Fortune named us to the list of 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. You could become a major contributor to our growth and success. Animal Safety is a dynamic and interesting field with many challenges and opportunities. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications for this exciting position, we look forward to hearing from you!   Job Skills: Promotes use of and sells Neogens Agronomics Products to the distribution channel. Calls on customers and prospects in the field and by telephone, fax and e-mail, informs them of new and existing products/services, and explains characteristics and benefits. Promotes and sells Agronomics products and services offered by the company. Communicates with existing customer base on a consistent basis to: (1) monitor customer satisfaction; (2) resolve customer problems and concerns; and (3) monitor competitive position. Develops formal sales plans and strategies to penetrate new markets and increase market share and profitability of territory. Provides written updates on a quarterly basis. Makes a minimum of 200 documented sales contacts and 15 customer visits per month. Reports must be turned in monthly. Quotes prices and persuades prospects and customers to buy. Works with sales team to develop marketing ideas. Meets or exceeds budgeted sales revenues. Secures, records and places orders with others for filling and arranges delivery dates. Supports sales efforts of other sales staff members. Collaborates with communications to develop and provide product marketing material and programs that are effective and profitable. Represents company and analyzes industry trade shows and meetings to: (1) promote products and services; (2) increase market and competitive knowledge; and (3) identify new products for distribution, OEM or development. Documents customer questions and answers. Documents product requests by customers or potential clients. Conducts market analysis and research as needed. Reads industry publications to keep abreast of industry; shares articles of interest with organization. Participates in annual budgeting process. Analyzes and controls expenditures to conform to budgetary requirements. Participates in the resolution of customer billing or collection problems. Operates office machines such as computer, facsimile, copier and adding machine. Copies data and compiles records and reports on sales activities. Records names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of customers and prospects solicited in CRM Software Program. Completes field sales call reports. Conducts customer training at sales meetings and grower meetings. Supports efforts of distributor sales representatives by riding with reps and telesales to detail products and programs. Executes marketing programs that have been approved by management. Maintains databases of distributor representatives, certified dealers and consumers. Develops long-lasting business relationships with key customers and industry influences to support   Additional Info: Please only apply online here   Other Info: Travel: not specified; Relocation: is negotiable; Reports To: Hiring Manager ; Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check   Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan, Stock Options   Job Department: OTC Sales and Marketing Job Shifts: 1st Shift Job Type: Full-Time   Contact / Application Link: http://www.bluegrassworks.net/JobSearchDetails.aspx?JobID=150752

	Diagnostics Assistant Production Manager Company Name: Neogen Corporation Job Location: Lexington, KY 40511   Job Overview: This is your opportunity to join Neogen Corporation, a leader in the field of rapid food safety diagnostics. We are uniquely positioned with a vast array of products and solutions, and expertise and experience, to help satisfy the growing global demand for ever increasing amounts of safe food! Neogen is growing, continuing to meet the needs of our customers and expectations of our investors. Forbes has repeatedly named us to its annual list of Best Small Companies in the U.S. Fortune named us to the list of 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. You could become a major contributor to our growth and success. Food Safety is a dynamic and interesting field with many challenges and opportunities. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications for this exciting position, we look forward to hearing from you!   Job Skills: Responsible for coordinating and managing activities and equipment of Production department in reagent manufacturing, dispensing and final packaging of reagents and liquid product components. Manages Diagnostic Production Manager responsibilities in the absence of the manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Checks inventories of bulk reagents and buffers included as components in test kits products and the availability of each. Reviews open orders for reagents sold as custom-filled or bulk material. Plans and schedules reagent and buffer manufacturing and packaging establishing priorities and sequences for reagent dispensing. Writes, develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards. Manages packaging of liquid kit components such as conjugates, calibrators and enzyme diluents. Responsible for maintaining inventories of raw materials used in reagent and buffer manufacturing. Periodically reviews Solomon inventory reports and completes requisition requests for procurement. Interprets specifications and job orders to workers, and assigns duties. Responsibilities include assisting in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Investigates customer complaints related to product manufactured and packaged in this area. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of laboratory, department, or employees. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. Participates in the quality management system. Maintains equipment and instruments; troubleshoots equipment problems; oversees servicing of equipment when needed. Reports equipment and instrument malfunctions to Diagnostic Production Manager. Performs Diagnostic Production Manager's responsibilities in Manager's absence. Performs duties of workers supervised. Adhere to divisional and corporate policies and procedures and applicable laws. Support organizations goals and values. Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.   Additional Info: Apply online at https://jobs.ecipay.com/prod/net/EmpApp/JobList.aspx?ID=bS05tCUtKpkokFkSaDl%2b0Q%3d%3d   Other Info: Travel: is not required; Relocation: is not provided; Reports To: Diagnostic Production Manager; Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check   Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan   Job Department: Diagnostic Production Job Shifts: 1st Shift Job Type: Full-Time   Contact / Application Link: http://www.bluegrassworks.net/JobSearchDetails.aspx?JobID=155672

	Product Manager Company Name: Neogen Corporation Job Location: Lexington, KY 40511   Job Overview: Animal Safety is a great career choice, and this is your opportunity to join Neogen Corporation, a leader in the field of Veterinary and Animal health Products “inside the farm gate”. We are uniquely positioned with a vast array of products and solutions, and expertise and experience, to help satisfy the growing global demand! Neogen is growing, continuing to meet the needs of our customers and expectations of our investors. • Forbes has repeatedly named us to its annual list of Best Small Companies in the U.S. • Fortune named us to the list of 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. You could become a major contributor to our growth and success. Animal Safety is a dynamic and interesting field with many challenges and opportunities. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications for this exciting position, we look forward to hearing from you!   Job Skills: Plans, organizes and controls marketing projects for the Lexington Diagnostic product line to optimize market penetration and profit. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Acts as project champion for new products, leading project teams utilizing New Product Planning Manuals (NPPMs). Collaborates with wide variety of functional areas such as sales, marketing managers, communications, procurement, manufacturing, QA/QC, R&D, and/or outside vendors to develop and refine a product responsive to customer needs and market opportunities. Designs product packaging and labeling. Helps identify market potential and marketing strategy, and manages product through maturity and phase-out. Conducts market research. Manages product labels, UPC codes, inserts, general product literature, technical materials, and web site product listings. Initiates Inventory Worksheets and modifications. Prepares training materials and executes product training to new and existing sales personnel for new product introductions and assigned product lines. Maintains communications and industry contacts to collect and analyze technical, financial, marketing, and sales information for assigned product lines. Conducts evaluation of competitive products. May conduct pre-contract liaisons with supplies and participate in contract negotiation activities. May participate in relationship with strategic suppliers of buy-sell items. Oversees complaints related to product performance, and coordinates resulting product evaluations, customer surveys, modifications and field testing until situation is rectified. Attends industry trade shows and related meetings to: 1) Promote Neogen products and services, 2) Increase knowledge of market and competitors, 3) Identify new products or product lines for acquisition, development, distribution, or OEM. Develops, recommends and coordinates pricing strategies to satisfy the short-term needs of each group within the sales organization. Reviews, adjusts and completes a Rolling 12 Month Unit Forecast for all major products which is submitted to manufacturing monthly to ensure availability of necessary, but not excessive, inventory. Supports sales and marketing activities. Prepares a monthly Marketing Activities Report. Performs other duties as assigned by manager. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree from four-year college or university; one or two years professional sales or marketing experience in agriculture or industry related field.   Additional Info: Please only apply online here   Other Info: Travel: is not required; Relocation: is negotiable; Reports To: Hiring Manager ; Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check   Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan   Job Department: Marketing Job Shifts: 1st Shift Job Type: Full-Time   Contact / Application Link: http://www.bluegrassworks.net/JobSearchDetails.aspx?JobID=144096

	Distillery Supervisor Company Name: Sazerac Job Location: Frankfort, KY 40601   Job Overview: Buffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Franklin County, Kentucky. The distillery’s rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787. Buffalo Trace is a fully operational distillery producing bourbon, rye, and vodka on site, and is listed on the National Historic Register. Buffalo Trace has been awarded seven distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Malt Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Buffalo Trace has also garnered more than 170 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. The distillery is part of the Sazerac family of companies. For more information, please visit www.buffalotrace.com.   Job Skills: Supervise and develop personnel in the operation of the Distillery, Dry House, and Powerhouse to ensure that production needs are met safely and efficiently. Implement continuous improvement techniques and systems. Manage distillery related capital projects. Maintain current systems; provide feedback and implement changes/improvements to support the continuous improvement effort. Manage daily operation of 3-4 steam boilers to ensure that the steam needs are supplied safely for both heat and operations. An Engineering, Chemistry or related degree is essential for this position. At least 2 years relevant experience are preferred. Strong analytical and technical skills are required as well as the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Strong interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills, and computer skills are needed.   Additional Info: We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/H/V   Other Info: Travel: occasionally; Relocation: is negotiable; Reports To: Master Distiller; Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Physical Exam   Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance   Job Department: Distillery Job Shifts: 1st Shift Job Type: Full-Time   Contact / Application Link: http://www.bluegrassworks.net/JobSearchDetails.aspx?JobID=152380