Job Description

Job Purpose

The Manufacturing Chemist I at LGC is key to creating quality solutions in our innovative lab. They will fulfill the essential role of preparing reagents, buffers, stocks, and other solutions using established procedures within the operations laboratory. They will support the lab by performing routine analysis and interpretation of test results against established acceptance criteria. They will use general laboratory equipment and techniques to perform these tasks on a routine basis

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare product and pilot reagents, buffers, and other solutions according to detailed written procedures and protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed to meet GLP, cGMP, and QSR requirements.
• Test incoming raw materials to ensure quality standards.
• Conduct stability and validation studies to support product quality.
• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure flawless operation.

Supervisory

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but requires collaboration with various teams to achieve world-class performance.

Qualifications

Qualifications Knowledge, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Proficiency in general biological and chemical laboratory techniques.
• Outstanding problem-solving, analytical, and reasoning skills.
• Proven self-motivation and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across the business.
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with traditional office efficiency applications.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a life science field or related science or medical curriculum or equivalent experience.
• This is a junior-level position, so no formal experience is required, making it an excellent opportunity for recent graduates!

Physical Demands The physical demands listed are representative of those required to successfully perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Prolonged sitting and working at a computer monitor may be required.
• Repetitive motion using a keyboard or laboratory equipment for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to lift and move materials weighing up to 30 lbs.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

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

Additional Information

Additional information

ABOUT LGC: LGC is a top global life science tools company, offering important components in key growth areas in healthcare and other markets.

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• NTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities LGC is committed to valuing every job applicant and employee 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 parental status, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be conducted 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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