Production Associate, Biologics

About the Position

Production Associate, Biologics

Join LGC Biosearch Technologies as a Production Associate, Biologics. Manufacture competent cells for various product lines in a high-growth, purpose-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to operations teams performing manufacturing, materials management, and maintenance activities in a manner consistent with LGC-Lucigen’s ISO 13485 quality systems
• Manufacture electrocompetent and chemically competent cells
• In accordance with designated procedures and work instructions, prepare and perform QC on completed competent cell batches
• Support and follow competent cell protocols geared towards robust and cost-effective production of the products
• Process, record, and analyze data following approved protocols and using good documentation practices
• Effectively communicate results to the LGC-Lucigen team
• Collaborate with team members in providing product to meet the production plan and customer requirements
• Conduct studies and follow protocols supporting process improvements, investigations, and corrective/preventative actions
• Deliver high-quality documentation consistent with LGC-Lucigen’s quality system
• Conscientiously learn and diligently follow the requirements of the ISO 13485 quality management system
• Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy and other related environmental health and safety role requirements
• Perform other duties as required to meet business needs

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or relevant degree (GED)
• 2 or more years of experience in a lab setting directly working with biological or lab material and equipment
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency operating standard laboratory equipment (e.g. pH meters, conductivity meters, pipettes)
• Ability to become adept at the development and implementation of new technologies and technical processes that improve the quality, efficiency, and/or productivity of products and/or laboratory services
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant life sciences field (molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, etc.)
• First-hand experience performing molecular biology techniques
• Experience with cell cultures
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with aseptic technique
• Industry experience in pharma, biotech, or medical device, particularly within an ISO-certified quality environment

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a high-growth, purpose-driven organization
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

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.

Our Values:

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal Opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

This position requires current U.S. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for temporary visas (including H-1B, H-2B, OPT, O-1, TN).

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Job Location

• United States
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• Denmark

Work Arrangement: On-site