Company DescriptionLGC 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. Our 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 tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimize food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.

LGC's 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community. Join us and help us achieve our mission of Science for a Safer World! Our kit and component manufacturing sites are situated across the US (Middleton, Petaluma, and Novato) and Europe (Berlin and Lystrup) and are underpinned by either ISO 13485 or

ISO 9001

compliance. These capabilities support a wide portfolio of off-the-shelf components and kits critical to NGS workflows including magnetic beads, oligos, enzymes, and library prep kits. Additionally, our primary manufacturing capabilities enable customization and bulk (OEM) manufacture of reagents such as key NGS enzymes for high volume applications.

Job DescriptionThe Lab Services Technician at LGC provides an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier team committed to advancing scientific research. You will have a key role in processing and preparing client samples for , sequencing and providing flawless operational support for the Lab Services team at our innovative facility. This role is ideal for individuals with ambition and a desire to contribute to groundbreaking research in genomics.

Receive, label, and store client samples strictly according to SOPs and work instructionsPrepare client tissue samples for extraction, effectively extract and quantify DNA following applicable SOPsIndependently build next-generation sequencing (NGS) libraries from client DNA using designated mentorship and methodologySafely, accurately, and efficiently use automated laboratory equipment to make measurements and build reactionsPrepare buffers and solutions for use by all lab personnelRemove and dispose of liquid and solid waste following established protocolsAccurately update relevant IT systems to ensure flawless tracking of work and client samplesCollaborate optimally and expertly with colleagues within and outside the Lab Services teamAssess sample quality and identify variances out of specification, determining course of action with direct managementContribute to an effective, safe, and clean lab environment through various support activitiesClean and maintain labware as needed

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

Associate degree or equivalent experience in a scientific field of study (e.g. biology, chemistry, physics) is required.

Proven ability to handle a pipettor and basic lab equipment accurately in a lab setting.

Reliable work attendance and performance track record.

Experience in the extraction and quantification of nucleic acids, PCR, or other molecular biological methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceAdditional InformationWhat we offer (US based-employees):

Competitive compensation with strong bonus programComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependentsFSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder careDeductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributionCompany-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance programFlexible work optionsPet Insurance for our furry friendsEnhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeksPTO that begins immediatelyTown Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

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.

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