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LGC · 17 hours ago

Associate Scientist II, Production

Middleton, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions in high-growth application areas. The Associate Scientist II, Production is responsible for the manufacture of site products while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, supporting process improvements, and maintaining a clean work environment.

BiotechnologyGeneticsLife Science

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contribute to operations teams performing manufacturing, quality control, and production maintenance activities in a manner consistent with the company quality and safety standards

Assist in the fermentation and purification of recombinant proteins from different expression systems

In accordance with designated procedures and work instructions, prepare and operate chromatography systems, dialysis/TFF operations, and reagent preparation

Support and follow production protocols geared towards robust and cost-effective supply of molecular biology product and NGS proteins

Process, record, and analyze data following approved protocols and using good documentation practices

Identify and escalate events that deviate from normal operations

Support process improvements, nonconformance reporting, investigations, and corrective/preventative actions as assigned

Effectively communicate results to immediate team, and other stakeholders as directed

Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of operational area and work environment

Conscientiously learn and diligently follow the requirements of the site’s quality management system

Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy

Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs

Qualification

Molecular biologyChromatography systemsFermentation processesPCR techniquesProtein purificationLaboratory equipment operationMicrosoft OfficeEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant life sciences field (molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, etc.)—or applicable industry experience

Prior experience operating standard laboratory equipment (e.g. pH meters, conductivity meters, pipettes)

Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's) and/or manufacturing protocols

Familiarity with standard biological and analytical techniques, including PCR, SDS-PAGE, and western blotting

Prior experience with manual or automated chromatography systems or processes (e.g., AKTA platform)

Proven ability to effectively communicate work results, including technical data, to colleagues

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

Prior experience performing fermentation, protein production and purification in an industrial setting

Prior experience performing operations on the AKTA platform and executing depth-filtration and Tangential Flow Filtration operations

Experience with functional testing (PCR, LAMP, etc.)

Experience with bacteria fermentation

Company

LGC

Glassdoor3.3

We are a global leader in life science tools, partnering with customers to find solutions that diagnose, treat, feed and protect our growing population.

Founded in 1996

Teddington, Gloucestershire, GBR

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lgcgroup.com/

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