Company Description
LGC ASSURE is a business unit within LGC Group, bound together by the core purpose of “Science for a Safer World”. Our mission within LGC Assure is to provide intelligent assurance for our customers and their supply network, primarily in the global food and beverage sector. We achieve this through three primary product and service offerings: certification and standards, digital and data, and testing and science-based services.
Our core products in the food and beverage sector comprise:
BRCGS: Protecting brands with globally recognised supply chain assurance solutions, based in London – UK and Milton – Canada.
INFORMED: Delivering quality assurance through globally trusted testing and certification programs for banned substances, based in Cambridge – UK and Lexington – US.
Safefood360: A leading software provider covering all aspects of compliance, delivered by a team of experienced food industry experts based in Dublin – Ireland.
Job Description
We are looking for a committed and proactive Technician to join our Sample Management Team within Sport and Specialised Analytical Services (SSAS).
Key responsibilities:
- Receive samples, perform integrity checks and complete all necessary documentation;
- Log samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), managing storage and disposals;
- Work as part of an operational team to prepare samples for analysis in a timely manner;
- Conduct analytical work using appropriate techniques and in accordance with regulatory standards, e.g. ISO 17025;
- Act in compliance with the site Health & Safety Policy;
- Maintain a clean, tidy and well-equipped work area, observing any operational regulations.
The successful candidate will able to demonstrate the following skills and behaviours:
- Effective time management, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to a high standard;
- An enthusiastic and positive attitude, and a willingness to learn;
- An excellent communicator, able to convey written and spoken information accurately and concisely;
- An excellent eye for detail;
- A team worker, able to work flexibly in response to changing priorities and with initiative to bring forward new ideas.
- Embrace LGC’s core values: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance and Respect.
Qualifications
- Educated to GCSE level, acquiring 5 GCSE’s graded A-C (or 9-4).
- Experience in a regulated laboratory environment is advantageous.
- Sound computer skills, experience of Microsoft Office.
Additional Information
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.
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, martial or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership.
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