Research Chemist 1

Company Description

LGC Clinical Diagnostics, part of the LGC Group, has more than 30 years of experience as a leading and trusted global IVD quality manufacturer, with particular expertise in quality measurement tools (QMT) and reagents. Focused on five key areas – clinical biochemistry and immunoassay, serology, molecular diagnostics, clinical genomics, and reagents – it has around 450 employees across its four FDA-registered and ISO 13485-certified facilities in the USA and Ireland, and an ISO 9001-certified facility in England.

LGC Clinical Diagnostics partners with IVD and biopharmaceutical developers, CROs and academic institutions covering the entire diagnostic pipeline, from concept and early-stage research to accelerated product development and, ultimately, routine clinical use. It develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of premium catalogue and custom-developed diagnostic quality solutions and component materials for the IVD and extended life sciences industry through its four brands, Maine Standards Company, SeraCare, The Native Antigen Company and Technopath Clinical Diagnostics. Together, they serve 7,500 customers in over 120 countries, providing products for more than 20 clinical application areas, including infectious diseases, NIPT, diabetes, cardiac disease and oncology. lgcclinicaldiagnostics.com

Job Description

The Research Chemist 1 position will work with and report to the Senior Scientist. This role will support LGC Clinical Diagnostics purpose of advancing the understanding of disease in order to enable precision diagnostics. As a Research Chemist 1, this position will work with carry out a variety of laboratory procedures to aid in the development of multiplexed quality measurement tools focused on but not limited to toxicology and serology to serve the diagnostics and blood screening community.  This chemist will support timelines and priorities and be a contributor to team’s workflow as needed to meet internal and external customer needs. This chemist will also support updates to current products as needed. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to capably perform each of the following essential functions: 

• Support scientist(s) with product development and manufacture of new products including IVD controls, reference materials, QC panels and other quality measurement tools under the guidance of senior scientist.
• Support Scientist(s) with investigations and trouble-shooting activities, as needed, for technical manufacturing issues
• Characterize and validate product performance
• Critically analyses data and aid in developing new product specifications with supervisor
• Supports and assists in technical transfers of products into manufacturing
• Help prepare project status reviews for internal seminars/meetings
• Prepare summaries, internal reports, presentations, etc.
• Become familiar with the scientific literature relevant to his/her project(s)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, or a related area  
• Experience in laboratory environments, product development or technical operations
• Agreeable to work in BSL-2 laboratory and DEA regulated areas with personal protective equipment for handling potentially infectious or hazardous material
• Strong organizational skills with ability to coordinate project to meet deadlines, solve problems, focus on priorities, and communicate effectively with supervisor
• Able to work independently with guidance from senior scientist and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to changes in development priorities.
• Accurate verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of statistical data analysis and ability to articulate conclusions from data, raise issues with insight into implications based on data with guidance from senior scientist.
• Flexible—able to work effectively in a variety of environments and situations. 
• Individual who actively seeks continuous learning and developmen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with working in BSL-2 laboratory.
• Experience with working in a DEA regulated laboratory. 
• Experience with basic laboratory techniques (i.e. pipetting, balance use, centrifugation, use of BSC hoods, safety procedures, etc.)
• Experience with manufacture in a cGMP environment.
• Familiarity with diagnostic and medical device requirements including ISO 13485.

Competencies & Behaviours:

• Engaged and committed team professional who is eager to contribute to LGC Clinical Diagnostics mission and purpose
• Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect

Additional Information

Join LGC and become part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and brilliance in all we do. We are committed to encouraging a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission.

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, parental responsibilities, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, 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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