QC Lab Support

Company: LGC Limited
Location: Petaluma
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionLGC Genomics locations Petaluma and Novato, CA, as well as our sister site in Denmark, represent a focused, collaborative culture of producing mission-critical genomics components, primarily oligonucleotides and supporting reagents, for our diverse customer base. We believe in Science for a Safer World and have embodied our mission by supporting first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic where our Biosearch Technologies portfolio has been and continues to be enabling millions of PCR tests worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organization. Position Summary: The Quality Control (QC) Lab Support focuses on activities that support laboratory analysis. They are primarily responsible for maintaining the laboratory by directly performing analysis support functions. In additional, they perform analysis and review of incoming goods. This position reports to the Quality Control Supervisor/Quality Control Manager. Areas of Responsibility: Performs all assigned job functions per documented procedures as directed. Provides support to the QC process and quality control personnel by: Stocking of lab supplies and buffers Archiving Retain Samples Cleaning Instrument maintenance (e.g. DNA synthesizers, HPLCs, spectrophotometers, pH meters and Karl Fisher instrumentation.) Hazardous waste handling. Help lab maintain 5S standards or cleanliness and organization. Self-Motivated and ability to communicate and coordinate with colleagues. Ensure products tested adhere to established specifications and customer requirements for product release. Review of incoming goods and bottled lots to meet QC specifications. Labelling products and incoming goods with an appropriate status label after product disposition (e.g., Approved, Rejected, etc.). Assist with the verification and documentation of QC activities and procedures. Effectively communicate with the QC Supervisor/Manager on required deadlines of product request for customer or internal orders Consistently deliver a 90% first-pass rate with Good Documentation Practices. Consistently deliver on and meet TAT for 95% of assignments Other duties, as assigned. As needed and upon mutual agreement, a QC Lab Support may be temporarily called on to work any shift in the department, including during day, swing, or weekends. QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities: Self-motivated with ability to function as a team player as well as work independently with moderate supervision. Able to multi-task in a fast environment and structuring their work time to efficiently release requested materials for customer or internal material request. Attention to detail. Strong communication and problem solving abilities. Required Education/Experience: High School Diploma, or equivalent. A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a professional setting. Demonstrates proficiency to meet the requirements of a QC Lab Support. Preferred Additional Education/Experience: High School Diploma, or equivalent. A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a professional setting. A minimum of 2 years of highly accurate and successful GDPs in a regulated environment. Demonstrates proficiency to meet the requirements of a QC Lab Support. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Use of a web browser. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Protective clothing or equipment required. (For example, steel-toe shoes, hearing or eye protection, etc.) Adhere to company PPE policy Hazardous or caustic materials exposure: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees in this role may be called upon to work with Hazardous Materials and/or handle Hazardous Waste. Essential competencies and behaviors: Resonates and operates in line with LGC's core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect

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