LGC Biosearch Technologies 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.  

Since the first NGS platforms were commercialized in the early 2000s, we have been working with our customers to support mission critical applications in human healthcare and agrigenomics.  By providing innovative, high-quality components such as enzymes, oligonucleotides and magnetic beads as well as specialist kits and services, we enable our customers to harness the power of genetic data on an unprecedented scale.

Our kit and component manufacturing sites are situated across the US (Middleton, Petaluma, and  Novato) and Europe (Berlin and Lystrup) and are underpinned by either ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 compliance. These capabilities support a wide portfolio of off-the-shelf components and kits critical to NGS workflows including magnetic beads, oligos, enzymes, and library prep kits. Additionally, our primary manufacturing capabilities enable customization and bulk (OEM) manufacture of reagents such as key NGS enzymes for high volume applications.

The Diagnostic Oligo Manufacturing Technician I position is responsible for performing manufacturing activities in compliance with company procedures and external regulatory requirements as directed by the GMP Manufacturing Management. 

Hours are 8a.m to 4:30p.m.

• Conscientiously learns requirements of the ISO 13485 quality management system and diligently follows the terms of a quality contract, which describes the relevance and importance of the employee's work to the achievement of LGC's quality objectives.
• Perform manufacturing activities according to written protocols, as directed by the departmental management.
• Maintain batch records, equipment logs and other production records as directed per company procedures.
• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and close adherence to internal SOPs utilizing GDP practices.
• Perform routine operation, maintenance, inspection and cleaning of equipment in accordance with operational instructions.
• Quick and effective diagnosis of routine problems in manufacturing steps.
• Initiate attention to operators and tag-outs per documentation practices.
• Execute Deviation and Nonconformance action plans.
• Reporting of safety incidents or safety hazards to senior colleagues, supervisors or managers.
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Maintain training up to date.
• Adherence to company Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy.
• Schedule/Core hours are based upon the production lab and shift. These will be detailed below with potential for overtime hours as the workload requires and with manager's pre-approval. Hours and location (Novato site) of work may vary depending on workload and company need.

• Bachelor's degree in a science related field required OR equivalent industry experience and training and/or demonstration of the ability to meet the requirements of a GMP Technician.
• HPLC, MS, Purifier, SpectraMax, Speedvac, Liquid Handlers, TFF, Pipette experience or knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel and use of a web browser is preferred. Unicorn and Empower is a plus.

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!

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum: $ 21.00/ Hourly

Maximum: $ 34.855/Hourly

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