With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission critical genomics to our 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 and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatment for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation.
The Lab Services Technician provides foundational support to the processing and preparation of client samples for the Lab Services team at a specific operational site. In cooperation with other Lab Services team members, this position is responsible for executing their operational duties in accordance with supervisor direction as well as standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and work instructions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily:
Take receipt of, label, transport, and store client samples according to SOP’s and work instructions
Follow applicable SOP’s to prepare client tissue for extraction; effectively extract and quantify DNA
Utilizing designated guidance and methodology, independently create next generation sequencing (NGS) libraries from client DNA
Use automated laboratory equipment safely, accurately, and efficiently to make measurements and build reactions
Prepare buffers and solutions for use by all lab personnel
Remove and dispose of liquid and solid waste according to established protocols
Accurately update relevant IT systems to ensure appropriate tracking of work and client samples
Collaborate effectively and professionally with colleagues within and outside the Lab Services team
Assess sample quality and identify with direct management those variances out of specification to determine course of action
Contribute to an effective, safe, and clean lab environment through various support activities
Perform other duties as required or assigned to meet business needs
Clean and maintain labware as needed
Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree in a scientific field of study (e.g. biology, chemistry, physics)
Prior experience in a lab setting, with a proven ability to handle a pipettor and basic lab equipment accurately
A track record of reliable work attendance and performance
Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the extraction and quantification of nucleic acids, PCR, or in effectively performing other, simple, molecular biological methods.
Competencies & Behaviours:
Careful record keeper with demonstrable organizational skills and attention to detail
Results-oriented, ensuring targets are met on time
Passion for continuous improvement and customer quality
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, matrixed environment, possessing an ability to adapt to change in the environment
Proven written and verbal communication skills with a variety of audiences, technical and non-technical
Aptitude to work in a complex and rapidly growing company
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
Demonstrated good professional judgment and reliability
Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect
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.
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For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com
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