Associate Scientist, Production

LGC Biosearch Technologies•Middleton, WI

About The Position

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. The Associate Production Scientist will manufacture competent cells for the Company’s various product lines. The position may expand to also support manufacture of additional product lines and development of new products, applications and businesses. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily:

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent 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
Ability to work and collaborate with functional peer groups, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Product Dispensing, and Warehousing, outside of immediate production team
Effective written and verbal communication skills with technical staff and peers
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to effectively meet production needs
Aptitude to work in a complex and rapidly growing company
Results-oriented, ensuring targets are met on time and on budget
Effective time management and organizational skills
Must be highly accurate and detail-oriented
Ability to work well in a team environment and possess an ability to adapt to change in the environment
Demonstrated good professional judgment and reliability
Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Associate 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

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