Oligonucleotide Production Technician - Synthesis- Swing Shift

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 organization.

Job Description

The Oligonucleotide Production Technician I – Synthesis will perform tasks associated with the production of modified oligonucleotides in a high throughput, fast paced, and time sensitive manufacturing environment. This position focuses within the Oligonucleotide synthesis department. An Oligonucleotide Production Technician I – Synthesis can be called on to work in any production shift in the Oligo Production Department.

This will be a 4x10 hour shift. Tuesday through Friday 1:00pm-11:30PM.  This shift includes a 10% shift differntial.  

Responsibilities: 

• Operate MerMade, H-8, Expedite, AKTA, Oligopilot, and in-house built DNA Synthesis platforms. 
• Maintain and monitor lab equipment as well as a chemical reagent delivery system.
• Participate in shared daily lab maintenance tasks.
• Maintain batch records, equipment logs, and other production records as directed per company procedures.
• Perform manufacturing activities according to written protocols, as directed by the departmental supervisor, manager, or director.
• Conscientiously learns requirements of the ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality management systems and diligently follow the terms of a quality contract, which describes the relevance and importance of the employee’s work to the achievement of LGC’s quality objectives.
• Perform safe handling and disposal of all synthesis chemicals appropriately and according to EH&S policy.
• Adherence to company Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy
• Manage time effectively – schedule and organize varying workload with changing priorities.
• Promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. Communicate effectively within own department and other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master's Degree in Life Sciences is required. 
• 0-2 years industry experience, and/or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates proficiency in a lab is strongly preferred. 
• Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. Use of a web browser. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

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: $ 34.855 /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.

ABOUT LGC: 

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range. 

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY 
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

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