Manufacturing Chemist I

Job Purpose

The Manufacturing Chemist I at LGC holds an important position in our research team preparing reagents buffers stocks and various solutions following set procedures in our operations laboratory. You will operate common laboratory equipment and methods to complete these tasks under both direct and indirect guidance. Your efforts will support routine analysis and evaluation of test results against defined acceptance criteria requiring limited judgment. This is an outstanding chance to join a team committed to delivering world-class solutions!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare product and pilot reagents buffers and other solutions following written procedures and protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed in compliance with GLP cGMP and QSR requirements.
• Test incoming raw materials to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Conduct stability and validation studies to determine product longevity and efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure flawless operation.

Supervisory

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a life science field or other related science or medical curriculum.
• Proficiency in general biological and chemical laboratory techniques.
• This is an entry-level role; no prior formal experience is necessary.
• Strong problem-solving analytical and reasoning skills.
• A self-motivated individual with the ability to effectively collaborate with others across the entire business.
• High level of attention to detail and a dedication to maintaining high standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of formal working experience.
• Proficiency with various traditional office efficiency applications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May require prolonged sitting and working at a computer monitor.  Repetitive motion using a keyboard or certain laboratory equipment for long periods of time.  May occasionally be required to lift and move material weighing up to 30 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Agreeable work environment typical of an open office setting with some exposure to noise from office machines.
• Some work is performed with biological or chemical hazardous materials in a laboratory environment.

Additional Information :

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

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time