Quality Control Analyst I

Company Description

LGC Biosearch Technologies locations Petaluma and Novato, CA, as well as our sister site in Denmark, represent a focused, collaborative culture of producing mission-critical genomics components, primarily oligonucleotides and supporting reagents, for our diverse customer base. We believe in Science for a Safer World and have embodied our mission by supporting first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic where our Biosearch Technologies portfolio has been and continues to be enabling millions of PCR tests worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organization.

Since the first NGS platforms were commercialized in the early 2000s, we have been working with our customers to support mission critical applications in human healthcare and agrigenomics. By providing innovative, high-quality components such as enzymes, oligonucleotides and magnetic beads as well as specialist kits and services, we enable our customers to harness the power of genetic data on an unprecedented scale.

Our kit and component manufacturing sites are situated across the US (Middleton, Petaluma, and Novato) and Europe (Berlin and Lystrup) and are underpinned by either ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 compliance. These capabilities support a wide portfolio of off-the-shelf components and kits critical to NGS workflows including magnetic beads, oligos, enzymes, and library prep kits. Additionally, our primary manufacturing capabilities enable customization and bulk (OEM) manufacture of reagents such as key NGS enzymes for high volume applications.

Job Description

At LGC Biosearch, the Quality Control Analyst I focuses on performing analysis and inputting data of Custom and GMP oligonucleotides using analytical instruments such as the HPLC, LC/MS, and Spectrophotometer. The QC Analyst I will review and compare these results to established specifications and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, managing sample analysis and collecting sample data for submission. Additional responsibilities are listed below. The candidate will also be performing other duties as assigned by management and should possess strong organizational, analytical, and communicational skills.

Schedule/Core Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30am-3:00pm

Area of Responsibility

• Primary role is to execute quality control procedures using LC/MS, HPLC and Spectrophotometer.
• Provides direct feedback to quality/manufacturing/development staff in support of:
  • GMP grade oligonucleotide manufacturing
  • In-Process oligonucleotide manufacturing
  • Quality control activities
• Performs equipment and lab maintenance tasks including:
  • Routine calibrations and System Checks
  • Maintenance of reagent stock
  • Cleaning of the lab
  • Daily tracking
• Other responsibilities may include but not limited to stocking of consumables, printing labels, labelling tubes, and capping of tubes.
• Initiate tagouts/attention to operators and alert supervisor or designate to initiate deviation, support tickets, repairs, etc.
• Perform other manufacturing activities per supervisor’s direction.
• Conscientiously learns requirements of the ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 quality management systems and diligently follows the terms of a quality contract, which describes the relevance and importance of the employee’s work to the achievement of LGC’s quality objectives.
• Potential for overtime hours as the workload requires and with manager’s pre-approval
• Adherence to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. Chemistry, Biology or related field is required. 
• Strong ability to interpret data
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to follow SOPs
• Close attention to detail
• Preference will be given to those with experience with analytical chemistry in the areas of LC/MS and HPLC
• Strong ability to interpret data
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to follow SOPs
• Close attention to detail
• FileMakerPro, MassLynx, Empower, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum: $ 23.78/ Hourly

Maximum: $ 39.64/Hourly

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the California -based position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location.

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

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