Associate Scientist, Production

About the role

With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies is continuing to grow. We deliver mission‑critical genomics to a 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.” We are seeking candidates ready to operate 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.
• Prepare and perform QC on completed competent‑cell batches in accordance with designated procedures and work instructions.
• Support and follow competent‑cell protocols geared toward robust and cost‑effective production.
• 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 to provide product that meets 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.
• Learn and diligently follow the requirements of the ISO 13485 quality management system.
• Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy and related environmental health and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as required to meet business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or relevant degree (GED).
• 2 + 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 develop and implement new technologies and technical processes that improve quality, efficiency, 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 a 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.

Competencies & Behaviors

• Ability to work and collaborate with functional peer groups—including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Product Dispensing, and Warehousing—outside the 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 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.
• Highly accurate and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and adapt to change.
• Demonstrated good professional judgment and reliability.
• Alignment with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.

Additional Information

LGC is a leading global life‑science tools company providing mission‑critical components and solutions across human healthcare and applied market segments. Our high‑quality product portfolio supports genomic analysis and quality‑assurance applications that are embedded and recurring within customers’ products and workflows. We are committed to equal opportunity and value every applicant and employee regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, religion, belief, or union membership.