Quality Assurance Technician I

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. 

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician I focuses on the performance of analytical testing activities within the consumable product lines. They are responsible for testing incoming goods and intermediate products and reviewing the results of QA testing in comparison to established specification and/or LGC requirements.

Areas of Responsibility:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. 

Essential Functions: 

• Completing analytical QA activities for products in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensuring products tested adhere to established specifications and LGC requirements for product acceptance.
• Verifying Records in Master Control electronic batch records and approving release of product.
• Recommending product disposition and updating records associated with products and incoming goods for review by QA management.
• Supporting investigations to determine nonconforming product root causes and corrective actions.
• Operating and maintaining standard equipment (e.g. Metrology systems, DNA synthesizers, HPLCs, spectrophotometers, and Mass Spectrometers) within the site used to support QA activities.
• Performing general equipment or instrument maintenance and upkeep activities (e.g. verification tests, loading support materials onto instruments, cleaning of the inspection area, etc.).
• Labelling and processing products and incoming goods with an appropriate status label after product disposition (e.g. Approved, Rejected, etc).
• Assisting in verifying and documenting QA activities and procedures. Propose new ideas to improve overall QA efficiency.
• Perform any required routine checks to keep QA equipment performing at a high level.
• Adhere to site safety policies and work with the Safety Coordinator to implement new safety procedures as required
• As part of the Quality team, support QC activities as required
• Other duties, as assigned. Responds with flexibility and collaboration to the needs of the business.

Essential Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline 
• 0-2 years of related post-degree experience
• Knowledge of laboratory automation
• Use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline
• Working knowledge (1-3 years) of and/or experience with PCR, Real-Time PCR, oligosynthesis, data analysis, and experimental design
• Working knowledge (1-3 years) of or experience in a QA or QC role.
• Statistical data analysis via Minitab is a plus

Behavioural & Interpersonal Competencies:

• Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills through comprehensive documentation practices, meticulous attention to detail that ensures accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality outcomes across all work processes.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques, measurement and inspection process.
• Promotes an environment of strong customer service, both internally and externally to achieve company goals and targets.
• Responds as requested to address important initiatives and special projects and is able to work independently and collaboratively when needed.

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum: $19.45 USD per hour

Maximum: $32.40 USD per hour

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the Minnesota based position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location. 

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus program. Participation in the bonus program is not guaranteed, and bonuses are awarded at the discretion of the company based on individual and company performance results.

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
• PTO that begins immediately
• 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!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.