Manufacturing Associate I

About the role

LGC Clinical Diagnostics develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of catalogue and custom-developed diagnostic quality solutions and component materials for the extended life sciences industry. We partner with IVD assay developers, pharmaceutical, CRO, and academic institutions in commercialization activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline. Our products support accurate and reliable diagnostic results across disciplines of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical genomics.

This role applies direct labor for manufacturing high-quality diagnostic products using manual and semi-automated equipment in FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products according to approved Manufacturing Process Operating Procedures (POPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMP, and ISO 13485 quality systems.
• Perform all assigned manufacturing processes while adhering strictly to departmental safety policies to ensure minimal error.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion, promoting a positive teamwork environment and continuously sharing improvement ideas.
• Support other departments as needed to facilitate cross-training and assist the business unit.
• Occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs using appropriate equipment.
• Operate in biological and chemical manufacturing environments, including cleanroom settings.
• Work weekend and off-hour shifts to accommodate operations schedule, as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to be on feet for 6-10 hours per day.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Current U.S. work authorization (no visa sponsorship available).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years in a Life Science, cGMP/ISO environment, including clean rooms in a manufacturing department role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with a concentration in Biology, Chemistry, or related science.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Office).
• Experience with automated filling machines.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $20–$28 USD per hour, influenced by factors such as experience, skills, and location.