Production Associate, Biologics

LGC Group•Middleton, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate, Biologics manufactures competent cells for the Company’s product lines. The role may expand to support the manufacture of additional product lines and the development of new products, applications, and businesses. The position contributes to production, materials management, and maintenance activities in accordance with LGC-Lucigen’s ISO 13485 quality systems. It also supports process improvement and helps meet production plans and customer requirements while maintaining high-quality documentation and following quality, safety, and PPE requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or a relevant degree.
At least 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting working directly with biological or laboratory materials and equipment.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency operating standard laboratory equipment, such as pH meters, conductivity meters, and pipettes.
Ability to develop and implement new technologies and technical processes that improve product or laboratory-service quality, efficiency, or productivity.
Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to collaborate with functional peer groups outside the immediate production team, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Product Dispensing, and Warehousing.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with technical staff and peers.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions to meet production needs.
Ability to work effectively in a complex, rapidly growing company and meet targets on time and on budget.
Effective time-management and organizational skills; accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to change.
Good professional judgment and reliability.
Ability to operate in line with LGC’s core values: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.
Current U.S. work authorization; the company cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship for temporary visas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant life sciences field, such as molecular biology, microbiology, or biochemistry.
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 in an ISO-certified quality environment.

Responsibilities

Contribute to operations teams performing manufacturing, materials management, and maintenance activities in accordance with LGC-Lucigen’s ISO 13485 quality systems.
Manufacture electrocompetent and chemically competent cells.
Prepare and perform QC on completed competent cell batches according to designated procedures and work instructions.
Follow competent cell protocols to support robust and cost-effective production.
Process, record, and analyze data using approved protocols and good documentation practices.
Communicate results effectively to the LGC-Lucigen team.
Collaborate with team members to provide products that meet production plans and customer requirements.
Conduct studies and follow protocols supporting process improvements, investigations, and corrective and preventative actions.
Deliver high-quality documentation consistent with LGC-Lucigen’s quality system.
Learn and follow the requirements of the ISO 13485 quality management system.
Follow company PPE policy and other applicable environmental health and safety requirements.
Perform other duties as required to meet business needs.