Manufacturing Research Associate I

Company Description

LGC Clinical Diagnostics Business Unit is comprised of our operating entities including LGC Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (f/k/a Maine Standards Company & SeraCare Life Sciences), Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, and the Native Antigen Company. Our 400+ employees operate FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine (USA), Massachusetts (USA), Maryland (USA), Tipperary (Ireland), and an ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK. LGC Clinical Diagnostics is owned by LGC Group, a UK-headquartered life sciences measurement and testing business with >$510m of annual revenue and >3,500 employees globally.

SeraCare Life Sciences, Gaithersburg Inc. is a manufacturer and leading partner to global in vitro diagnostics manufacturers and clinical laboratories. They provide quality control materials for infectious disease testing through their ACCURUN® reagents as well as in the fast growing clinical next-generation sequencing (NGS) market, which it addresses through its Seraseq® brand of products for oncology, NIPT and inherited disease testing.

Job Description

The Research Associate I position will advance LGC Clinical Diagnostics Division purpose of understanding disease by supporting the manufacture of precision diagnostic products. Support includes independently performing routine and non-routine applications of cellular/molecular genetic technology to quantitate and manipulate genetic material all under GLP/GMP.

• Formulate bulks using production batch records.
• Perform general molecular techniques such as cloning, plasmid purification, gel-electrophoresis, RNA transcription, and bacterial culturing.
• Perform nucleic acid analyses (RNA/DNA integrity analysis, real time qPCR, digital PCR) and analyze results.
• Filling product vials and assembly of kits.
• Maintenance of different cell lines in cell culture (viral or bacterial) and manufacture of cell-based products.
• Organize projects and data using Excel, Word, PowerPoint and a document control system.
• Work in collaboration with the Quality Assurance group to fulfill Quality Management Goals and proactively address problems under an ISO quality system.
• Monitor, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment as needed
• Plan for raw material requirements by maintaining appropriate inventory of reagents and ordering reagents as needed through an ERP system (SAP).
• Maintain a clean and safe lab environment.
• Material consumption using SAP system.
• Cycle count and inventory management.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or a related field or associate’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in manipulating and quantitating DNA/RNA, including DNA/RNA Purification, PCR (endpoint, real time PCR or digital PCR), DNA/RNA electrophoresis.
• Demonstrated ability to follow SOPs for the purpose of manufacturing products.
• Experience in Molecular Biology techniques such as DNA/RNA Purification and quantitation, PCR (Endpoint or Real time PCR), DNA/RNA electrophoresis.
• First-hand experience with aseptic techniques.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficient writing/editing SOPs.
• Experience in cell culture 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
• Great gym onsite!
• 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!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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