QA Technician I

ABOUT LGC BIOSEARCH TECHNOLOGIES:

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.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician I focuses on the performance of analytical testing activities within the consumable product lines. They are responsible for testing incoming goods and intermediate products and reviewing the results of QA testing in comparison to established specification and/or LGC requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Completing analytical QA activities for products in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensuring products tested adhere to established specifications and LGC requirements for product acceptance.
• Recommending product disposition and updating records associated with products and incoming goods for review by QA management.
• Operating and maintaining standard equipment (e.g. Metrology systems, DNA synthesizers, HPLCs, spectrophotometers, and Mass Spectrometers) within the site used to support QA activities.
• Performing general equipment or instrument maintenance and upkeep activities (e.g. verification tests, loading support materials onto instruments, cleaning of the inspection area, etc.).
• Labelling and processing products and incoming goods with an appropriate status label after product disposition (e.g. Approved, Rejected, etc).
• Assisting in verifying and documenting QA activities and procedures. Propose new ideas to improve overall QA efficiency.
• Perform any required routine checks to keep QA equipment performing at a high level.
• Adhere to site safety policies and work with the Safety Coordinator to implement new safety procedures as required
• As part of the Quality team, support QC activities as required
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:

Minimum Education:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline

Experience and/or training:

• 0-2 years of related post-degree experience

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline

Experience and/or training:

• Working knowledge (1-3 years) of and/or experience with PCR, Real-Time PCR, oligosynthesis, data analysis, and experimental design
• Working knowledge (1-3 years) of or experience in a QA or QC role.
• Statistical data analysis via Minitab is a plus

Other Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

• Strong organizational, documentation skills and careful attention to detail.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Works well with others to in order to achieve a common goal.
• Responds as requested to address important initiatives and special projects, and is able to work independently and collaboratively when needed.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques, measurement and inspection process.
• Proficient in the usage of Microsoft Office software
• Promotes an environment of strong customer service, both internally and externally.

Additional Information

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

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