Lab Services Technician I - DNA / NGS

Company Description

With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver critically meaningful genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech, and agrigenomics. Our coordinated portfolio of products, services, and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatments for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, passionate organization.

Since the first NGS platforms were commercialized in the early 2000s, we have been working with our customers to support mission critical applications in human healthcare and agrigenomics.  By providing innovative, high-quality components such as enzymes, oligonucleotides and magnetic beads as well as specialist kits and services, we enable our customers to harness the power of genetic data on an unprecedented scale.

Our kit and component manufacturing sites are situated across the US (Middleton, Petaluma, and  Novato) and Europe (Berlin and Lystrup) and are underpinned by either ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 compliance. These capabilities support a wide portfolio of off-the-shelf components and kits critical to NGS workflows including magnetic beads, oligos, enzymes, and library prep kits. Additionally, our primary manufacturing capabilities enable customization and bulk (OEM) manufacture of reagents such as key NGS enzymes for high volume applications.

Job Description

The Lab Services Technician provides foundational support to the processing and preparation of client samples for the Lab Services team at a specific operational site. In agreement with other Lab Services team members, this position is responsible for driving their operational duties by supervisor direction as well as standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

Job Duties: 

• Take receipt of, label, transport, and store client samples according to SOPs and work instructions
• Follow applicable SOPs to prepare client tissue for extraction; effectively extract and quantify DNA
• Using designated mentorship and methodology, independently build next-generation sequencing (NGS) libraries from client DNA
• Use automated laboratory equipment safely, accurately, and efficiently to make measurements and build reactions
• Prepare buffers and solutions for use by all lab personnel
• Remove and dispose of liquid and solid waste according to established protocols
• Accurately update relevant IT systems to ensure appropriate tracking of work and client samples
• Collaborate optimally and expertly with colleagues within and outside the Lab Services team
• Assess sample quality and identify with direct management those variances out of specification to resolve course of action
• Supply to an effective, safe, and clean lab environment through various support activities
• Perform other duties as required or assigned to meet business needs
• Clean and maintain labware as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a scientific field of study (e.g. biology, chemistry, physics) is required.  Bachelor's degree preferred. 
• Prior experience in a lab setting, with a proven ability to handle a pipettor and basic lab equipment accurately is required. 
• A track record of reliable work attendance and performance.
• Experience in the extraction and quantification of nucleic acids, PCR, or in effectively performing other, simple, molecular biological methods is highly desirable.

Additional Information

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil