LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.
Job DescriptionMaintain a High Level of Safety
- Understand and foresee and report possible safety issues.
- Abide by health and safety guidelines prescribed by governing bodies and the TRC Environmental Health and Safety Committee.
- General housekeeping of work area.
- Promote a safe working environment.
- Work in a manner that does not jeopardize the safety of self or co-workers.
- Adhere to the department 5S standards. Receive and Retrieve Correct Chemical Compounds.
Retrieve chemical compounds from inventory for weighing and packaging.
- Ensure all chemical compounds are returned and stored appropriately.
- Inspect and verify product labelling before assigning storage locations.
- Work safely and follow company safety policy and procedures and completing regular quality product checks.
- Prioritize chemical products to be picked according to First in – First Out (FIFO).
- Report any loss or missing items to the Finished Goods supervisor.
- Maintain proper organization of storage areas and update the inventory database as required.
- Communicate any potential issues to the Finished Goods team lead or supervisor.
- Ensure that all incoming new products from the Warehouse or Quality teams get properly labelled and stored according to appropriate storage conditions.
Weigh and Verify Orders
- Carefully and accurately weigh chemicals as required.
- Use appropriate containers and follow weighing instructions.
- Inspect and verify orders, and product labelling before final packaging.
- Prioritize chemical products to be picked according to First in First Out (FIFO).
- Report any loss or missing items to the Finished Goods supervisor.
- Communicate any potential issues to the Finished Goods team lead or supervisor.
Perform other Duties
- Perform other duties and complete additional projects as assigned, commensurate with job knowledge and experience
Education Requirements
- College diploma
- Preferably 1-2 years of working experience in a similar field
Competencies
- Good planning & organizing skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Previously worked with a balance with good knowledge of measuring units
- Good command of the English language
- Excellent team player
- Self-starter, task oriented with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Independently solves problems within his/her scope
Physical and Working Conditions
- Must be available for shift hours (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday).
- Spend varying amounts of time in walk-in freezers and fridge, where many chemicals are stored.
- Working closely with chemical compounds including ones that are potentially toxic or classified as Dangerous Goods.
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment at all times when handling chemicals.
- Must be able to stand for a long period of time.
- Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 25 kg/55 lbs.
Direct Reports
- None.
Key Relationships
- Works with other members of the Finished Goods, Quality, Production, and Shipping teams on processing and fulfilling customer orders and internal requirements.
- Works with Environment, Health & Safety team regarding environment, health and safety issues and policies.
Pay range for this role is:
Minimum: CAD $42,000/ yearly
Maximum: CAD $45,000/ yearly
The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience, skills, and location.
What we offer (Canada based-employees)
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents
- RRSP with matching employer contribution
- Group retirement plan
- PTO and Personal Care Days
- Professional development and extended growth opportunities across the TRC and LGC networks
- Subsidized corporate gym membership with GoodLife Fitness and store and restaurant discounts
- Cheer Program where employees are recognized for outstanding work
- Companywide social events
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
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 maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, 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 www.lgcgroup.com
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Skills Required
- College diploma
- 1-2 years working experience in a similar field
- Good planning and organizing skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Experience working with a balance and knowledge of measuring units
- Good command of the English language
- Excellent team player
- Self-starter, task oriented with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Ability to independently solve problems within scope
- Availability for shift hours (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday)
- Ability to spend time in walk-in freezers and fridges
- Experience handling chemical compounds, including potentially toxic or Dangerous Goods; required use of PPE
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 kg / 55 lbs
- Follow FIFO procedures, maintain storage organization, and update inventory database
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines and department 5S standards
LGC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about LGC and has not been reviewed or approved by LGC.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA/HSA options are consistently part of the package, and private medical is cited where applicable in the UK. Coverage is often characterized as solid alongside other core benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contribution in the U.S. and pension schemes in the UK, complemented by life and disability insurance. These elements are highlighted as part of a standard-to-competitive core package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and family leave are broadly available, with some sites offering a year‑end shutdown. Flexibility and local leave programs contribute to a generally well-rounded time‑off offering.
LGC Insights
What We Do
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality and range. LGC’s tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimise food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products. LGC’s 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community. LGC’s core purpose of Science for a safer world and its core values of passion, curiosity, integrity, brilliance and respect, drive its culture. As of 30 June 2021, it employs 4,350 employees, of which over 1,175 employees hold PhD and/or master’s degrees. Its products and services are delivered by highly qualified and experienced teams, operating from a global network of accredited sites that showcase its scientific and manufacturing capabilities.
