QC Technologist III, Lead

Company Description

ABOUT LGC CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS:

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. Laboratorians and diagnostic professionals across disciplines of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical genomics rely on LGC’s products to support accurate and reliable diagnostic results.

Our operating entities include Maine Standards Company, SeraCare Life Sciences, and Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, which are in vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturers of quality measurement tools (calibrators, controls, linearity, EQA/PT, biological materials), the Native Antigen Company, which is a manufacturer and supplier of viral antigens and LGC Proficiency Testing a global leader in PT schemes. We operate FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine (USA), Massachusetts (USA), Maryland (USA), Tipperary (Ireland), ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK, and Traverse City, Michigan US.

Each day, our world-class staff, scientific expertise, operational efficiency, and superior quality systems are ready to support the range of advanced technologies that collectively improve patient outcomes - from the widely adopted and established through to cutting-edge NGS and precision diagnostics.

Job Description

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of research? As a QC Technologist III, Lead at LGC, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our research initiatives. This position is built for an exceptionally skilled individual who can manage complex tasks with a high degree of independence and judgment. You will be at the forefront of our mission, using your expertise to achieve flawless results and drive world-class standards!

The job entails various functional duties, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Operation, routine and advanced maintenance of automated clinical analyzers
• Perform major troubleshooting of assay and analyzer issues with successful resolution or a call to service, as needed
• Perform daily quality controls and calibrations as required
• Data entry as well as assessment, interpretation, and release of quality control results
• Testing production and research & development samples and assessing testing results
• Mentor/train junior staff in the operation of analyzers and department procedures and processes
• Assist with some Department administrative activities such as ordering, data reviews, etc.

Team duties consist of, but are not restricted to, the following:

• Focus on customer service
• Problem solving, including ability to prioritize and adjust workload as needed
• Working with Production and R&D personnel to ensure efficient use of reagents and analyzers
• Able to evaluate processes for inefficiencies and suggest improvements
• Attention to detail
• Carry out and complete fresh assay validations following established protocols
• Build and conduct new instrument/analyzer validations
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• May lead junior staff
• Participates in cross-functional meetings (i.e. Product Review, Build teams, Internal Audits, etc)
• Lead all aspects of and coordinate department projects

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in a life science related field (such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry)
• Must be a certified medical lab technician (MLT) or ASCP certified medical technologist (MT, C, MLS, CLS)
• Min 6 years working experience in a clinical lab or equivalent setting
• Strong organization and multitasking skills
• Experienced in use of various software programs (ex. MS Suite and MS teams)
• Previous working experience with mainstream clinical analyzers from Roche, Siemens, OrthoClinical, Beckman Coulter, or Abbott desired.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in Medical Technology

Additional Information

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

About LGC:

LGC, a major player in the global life science tools industry, supplies critical components in high-growth areas of human healthcare and applied markets. Its premium product lineup features essential tools for genomic analysis and quality assurance, known for their performance and quality.

Our values:

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC is committed to ensuring that every potential applicant and employee is appreciated for their distinct abilities, without any bias based on age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, religion, or beliefs. The evaluation and selection of candidates will always be conducted without taking these aspects into account.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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