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 coordinated 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.

Column Packing Technician is responsible for the manufacturing columns for support of our Oligo program. The employee is responsible for manual and automated column packing, general tooling and equipment setup, and light maintenance including keeping your work area clean. They will also be responsible for maintaining and updating process documentation. This individual must be extremely diligent and very quality-conscious.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each crucial function satisfactorily.

Column Building: The building of all column types, to fill both internal and external customer orders by written processes and methods.

Perform quality spot checks: Complete the quality checks outlined in the process documentation and work with QC personnel to identify and eliminate any quality errors.

Safety and Training: Column Packing Technicians will need to follow all safety guidelines and train other packing technicians on safety guidelines as mandated by LGC. Adherence to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy.

Maintain an orderly and clean work environment: Column Packing Technician will be responsible for daily and weekly maintenance tasks and cleaning as laid out in work instructions, checklists, and other provided process documentation.

Offer constructive suggestions for process improvement: Column Packing Technician will be expected to provide insights on process and equipment improvements. These suggestions and insights will be part of the employee’s annual review.

Other Duties as Assigned: Responds with flexibility and teamwork to the needs of the business by addressing meaningful corporate initiatives when requested by management.

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience or GED
• 1 to 3 years of previous manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-year technical degree
• 2 years of consumables manufacturing experience

Working Conditions:

• Work environment – Primarily a workshop setting with manufacturing exposure
• Extreme Conditions – Noise levels are moderate for Column Packing
• Protective Clothing Required –
• Enforce to company PPE policy
• Lab coats may be mandatory but will be provided.
• No hearing protection vital. Hearing protection will be provided for by LGC.
• Protective footwear is required and is primarily provided for by LGC.
• Potential injuries or illnesses - Describe the types of injuries or illnesses that employees may be subject to and that cannot effectively be removed from this job, despite efforts to mitigate risks. N/A
• Handling of hazardous waste – employee receives initial hazardous waste management training when hired to a position that requires managing hazardous waste. Annual refresher training is provided every year they remain in that position.
• The work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following safety precautions and specific personnel training for employees working with hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

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 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.

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