Oligonucleotide Production Technician I - Purification

Company Description

With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech and agrigenomics. Our integrated 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 treatment for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation.

Job Description

The Oligonucleotide Production Technician I - Purification will perform tasks associated with the purification of oligonucleotides in a high throughput, time sensitive manufacturing environment. 

• Operates HPLC and/or RPC instruments.
• Comprehend chromatography techniques.
• Utilizes mass spectrometry and spectrophotometer instruments to obtain crude data.
• Performs all other assigned job functions outlined in work instructions provided by supervisor.
• Schedule/Core Hours – Tues-Fri swing shift (1pm-11pm) schedule with potential for overtime hours as the workload requires and with manager’s pre-approval.
• Adherence to company Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline is required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience and/or demonstrates proficiency to meet the requirements of an Oligo Production Tech I.
• Pipette use, chemical handling, HPLC experience.
• Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel. 
• Oligo-specific purification experience, extensive chemical analysis knowledge is preferred.

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!

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum: $ 20.913/Hourly

Maximum: $ 24.857/Hourly

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the California -based position.  The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location.

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