Upstream Production Technician

Job Purpose

This is a production job in which the Technician is expected to produce standards quickly and accurately using weighing and pipetting techniques. All procedures will be performed according to all safety requirements. The Technician will be working with concentrated acids and Organic solvents to make trace metal products.  This position may require creating or generating waste that is hazardous by regulation or that must be handled as hazardous waste regulations and company procedures require.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Prepare aqueous and/or metal-organic stock and custom products per Quality System Procedures.
• Follows standard operating procedures.
• Operates basic laboratory equipment.
• Follows as well as possesses strong written and verbal instructions.
• Follows complex procedures and operations.
• Demonstrates consistent reliable performance.
• Works effectively as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Exhibits organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates math and computer skills.
• Meets production goals.
• Learn quickly and is easily trainable.
• Maintains the ability to problem solve and apply retained knowledge.
• Exemplify the LGC core values on a day-to-day basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to learn chemical nomenclature properties and proper handling of chemicals.
• Focus is on Aqueous products and chemist is expected to learn the Aqueous product line production.

Qualifications :

• High School diploma.
• 2 year Associates degree in a physical science (Chemistry Biology or Physics) is preferred or 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve and maintain critical thinking.
• Ability to use lab equipment safely and correctly.

Additional Information :

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care childcare and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability life insurance and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work Company wide social events frequent catered lunches and much more!

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