Associate Scientist, Quality Control

About the role

The Associate Quality Control (QC) Scientist will ensure that company quality standards are met throughout various manufacturing processes for microbiological, next gen sequencing, and biologics products. This individual will partner with a team of quality control professionals that implement and maintain the quality management systems, support new product development, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. In partnership with site HR, manufacturing, and operational leadership, this role is expected to foster a positive work environment and a culture of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform operational workflows, following approved documentation and using standard microbiology, analytical chemistry, and aseptic techniques
• Process, record, and analyze data following approved test methods and work instructions and using good documentation practices
• Support the quality control group operations in maintaining standards in safety, speed, quality, cost, & equipment
• Support the organization’s commercial and development activities, while also ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards
• Identify assay and process improvement opportunities based on first-hand observation and data review
• Maintain training requirements and execute on goal setting linked to business initiatives and other key performance indicators
• Support continuous improvement projects and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy
• Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Associate degree in an applicable life sciences field (molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, etc.) — or equivalent combination of applicable education and relevant work experience
• Prior success serving on operationally oriented or technical teams
• Proven ability to perform standard biological laboratory techniques in support of Next Gen sequencing workflows such as PCR, liquid handling machines, etc.
• Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to effectively meet production needs
• Ability to gather and coordinate information, interpret and develop appropriate recommendations for effective action
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred qualifications

• Prior work experience in a relevant industry (pharma, biotech, or medical device)
• Experience in cell-based assays and enzyme activity assays
• Proven ability to perform common analytical methods, such as electrophoresis, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy

Behavioural & interpersonal competencies

• Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with technical staff and peers
• Demonstrated autonomy: ability to self-start and drive whilst recognising the appropriate time for stakeholder engagement
• Effective analytical problem-solving skills, time management and organizational skills
• Passion for continuous improvement, with demonstrated initiative
• Aptitude to work in a complex and rapidly growing company
• Results-oriented, ensuring targets are met on time and on budget
• 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
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables

About the company

LGC Biosearch Technologies has manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, with plans to continue growing. The company delivers mission-critical genomics to a diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech and agrigenomics. Its integrated portfolio of products, services and expertise supports the purpose of Science for a Safer World, working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatment for disease and illness worldwide. LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across 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, typically embedded and recurring within customers’ products and workflows and valued for their performance, quality, and range.