Quality Control Technician I

7 days ago


Alexandria, Minnesota, United States LGC Group Full time
Company Description

With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany, and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech, and agrigenomics. Our integrated portfolio of products, services, and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World, and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatments for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, hard-working organization.

At our site in Alexandria, Minnesota, we design, manufacture, test and provide service support of LGC, Biosearch Technologies laboratory instrumentation and consumables. Products produced and distributed from this location enable scientists to make the world a safer place and enables customers in areas such as developing and identifying new plant hybrids, testing and tracking of food products for food safety, and research to support human diagnostic testing. The Alexandria site represents a centre of excellence for Biosearch Technologies in the areas of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service by supplying and supporting customers and team members around the world. Our services are accredited to the ISO 9001 quality standard.

Job Description

The Quality Control (QC) Technician I focuses on the performance of analytical testing activities within the consumable product lines. They are responsible for testing intermediate and finished products, analysing the results of Quality Control testing and comparing results to established specification and/or customer requirements. In addition, they may perform testing and/or review of incoming goods.

Essential Functions:
  • Completing analytical Quality Control activities for products in accordance with established procedures.
  • Ensuring products tested adhere to established specifications and customer requirements for product release.
  • Recommending product disposition and updating records associated with products and incoming goods for review by QC management and Quality Assurance (QA).
  • Operating and maintaining standard equipment within the laboratory (e.g. DNA synthesizers, HPLCs, spectrophotometers, and Mass Spectrometers).
  • Performing general laboratory maintenance and upkeep activities (e.g. loading buffers onto instruments, cleaning of the laboratory, etc.).
  • Labeling products and incoming goods with an appropriate status label after product disposition (e.g. Approved, Rejected, etc).
  • Assisting in verifying and documenting Quality Control activities and procedures. Propose new ideas to improve overall QC efficiency.
  • Conduct required chemistry test procedures for validation of instrumentation prior to sale.
  • Perform any required routine checks to keep laboratory equipment performing at a high level.
  • Adhere to laboratory safety policies and work with the Laboratory Manager and Safety Coordinator to implement new safety procedures as required
Qualifications
  • Associate's degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline is required, Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • 0-2 years of related post-degree laboratory experience.
  • Working knowledge (1-3 years) of and/or experience with PCR, Real-Time PCR, oligosynthesis, data analysis, and experimental design is strongly preferred.
  • Statistical data analysis via Minitab is a plus.
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
  • 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
Equal opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, 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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