QC Technician I

Company Description

ABOUT LGC BIOSEARCH TECHNOLOGIES:

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 Quality Control (QC) Technician I focuses on the performance of analytical testing activities within the consumable and instrument product lines. They are responsible for testing intermediate and finished products, analysing the results of Quality Control testing and comparing results to established specification and/or customer requirements. In addition, they may perform testing and/or review of incoming goods.

Areas of Responsibility:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. 

Essential Functions: 

• Completing analytical Quality Control activities for products in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensuring products tested adhere to established specifications and customer requirements for product release.
• Recommending product disposition and updating records associated with products and incoming goods for review by QC management and Quality Assurance (QA).
• Operating and maintaining standard equipment within the laboratory (e.g. DNA synthesizers, HPLCs, spectrophotometers, and Mass Spectrometers).
• Performing general laboratory maintenance and upkeep activities (e.g. loading buffers onto instruments, cleaning of the laboratory, etc.).
• Labeling products and incoming goods with an appropriate status label after product disposition (e.g. Approved, Rejected, etc).
• Assisting in verifying and documenting Quality Control activities and procedures. Propose new ideas to improve overall QC efficiency.
• Conduct required chemistry test procedures for validation of instrumentation prior to sale.
• Perform any required routine checks to keep laboratory equipment performing at a high level.
• Adhere to laboratory safety policies and work with the Laboratory Manager and Safety Coordinator to implement new safety procedures as required
• Other duties, as assigned.

Other Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

• Strong organizational, documentation skills and careful attention to detail.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Works well with others to in order to achieve a common goal.
• Responds as requested to address important initiatives and special projects, and is able to work independently and collaboratively when needed.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques, measurement and inspection process.
• Proficient in the usage of Microsoft Office software
• Promotes an environment of strong customer service, both internally and externally.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

Education:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline

Experience and/or training:

• 0-2 years of related post-degree laboratory experience

Preferred qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline

Experience and/or training:

• Working knowledge (1-3 years) of and/or experience with PCR, Real-Time PCR, oligosynthesis, data analysis, and experimental design
• Statistical data analysis via Minitab is a plus
• Working knowledge of laboratory automation

Additional Information

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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