Company Description
LGC’s Clinical Diagnostics Division develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of catalog and custom-developed diagnostic quality solutions and component materials for the extended life sciences industry. We partner with IVD assay developers, and pharmaceutical, CRO and academic institutions in commercialization activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline - from concept and early stage research, through expedited product development and onwards into routine clinical use. Laboratorians and diagnostic professionals across disciplines of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics and clinical genomics rely on LGC’s products to support accurate and reliable diagnostic results.
Our operating entities include SeraCare Life Sciences and Maine Standards Company, which are in vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturers of quality measurement tools (calibrators, controls, linearity, EQA/PT, biological materials) and the Native Antigen Company, which is a manufacturer and supplier of viral antigens. Our 300+ employees operate FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine, Massachusetts and Maryland, USA, and an ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK.
Each day, our world-class staff, scientific expertise, operational efficiency and superior quality systems are ready to support the range of advanced technologies that collectively improve patient outcomes - from the widely adopted and established through to cutting-edge NGS and precision diagnostics.

Job Description

• Help develop reference materials for assay development use.
• Perform nucleic acid analysis (RNA/DNA integrity analysis, real time qPCR, digital PCR) and present results in an organized way.
• Perform general molecular techniques such as nucleic acid purification, enzymatic digestion, gel-electrophoresis, RNA transcription, cell culture, transfection, etc., as needed.
• Record test results and data records, seek appropriate approval and file according to established procedures.
• Plan for raw material requirements by maintaining an appropriate inventory of reagents and ordering reagents as needed through an ERP system (SAP).
• Organize projects and data using Excel, Word, PowerPoint and a document control system (EtQ).
• Maintain accurate records in laboratory notebooks or batch records.
• Maintain a clean and safe lab environment.
• Aid in writing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other documents as assigned.
• Maintain, calibrate, and operate equipment according to established protocols. Monitor equipment for appropriate operation within set parameters and refer abnormal results to lab management.
• Execute experiments and tasks, as assigned according to timelines and ensure documentation meets GLP/GMP requirements.
• Help validate new equipment, as needed, including executing validation protocols.
• Help train other staff members, where appropriate.
• Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy.
• Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or a related field with 3+ year post grad experience in a lab setting.
• Master’s degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or a related field.
• Experience conducting independent work in a laboratory.
• Experience with molecular biology-related activities.
• Committed to maintaining research and product integrity.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with cell culture and sterile technique.
• Experience with nucleic acid manipulation, including extractions, agarose gel analysis, concentration measurement, and PCR.
• Experience conducting independent research in a laboratory. Industry experience is preferable.
  Additional Information

Minimum: $25.79 USD per hour
Maximum: $34.89 USD per hour
New hires receive the hourly rate between the minimum and maximum of the range, with the amount offered determined by factors such as internal equity, education, previous experience, skills relevant to the position.
This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus program. Participation in the bonus program is not guaranteed, and bonuses are awarded at the discretion of the company based on individual and company performance results.