LGC’s Diagnostics and Genomics (D&G) Business Unit encompasses a number of entities focussed on the development and manufacture of quality solutions and component materials for the extended life sciences industry. We partner with in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assay developers, pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and academic institutions from concept and early-stage research, through expedited product development, and onwards into routine clinical use. Lab-based and diagnostic professionals across a broad range of disciplines rely on LGC’s products to support accurate and reliable results.
Our operating entities include: Maine Standards, SeraCare Life Sciences, and Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, which are IVD manufacturers of quality measurement tools (calibrators, controls, linearity, EQA/PT, biological materials); the Native Antigen Company, which is a manufacturer and supplier of infectious disease antigens and biomarkers; and LGC Standards Proficiency Testing, a global leader in proficiency testing schemes. We operate FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine (USA), Massachusetts (USA), Maryland (USA), and Tipperary (Ireland), and ISO 9001-accredited facilities in Oxford, UK, and Traverse City, Michigan, US.
Each day, our world-class staff, scientific expertise, operational efficiency, and superior quality systems are ready to support the range of advanced technologies that collectively improve patient outcomes: from the widely adopted and established through to cutting-edge NGS and precision diagnostics.
Job DescriptionThe Senior Scientist I position presents an outstanding chance to join a dynamic and ambitious group devoted to pioneering research. Our team strives for excellence, and we seek an enthusiastic individual to advance scientific innovation with us!
The Senior Scientist I is capable of:
- Confidently work in a BSL-2 laboratory, adhering strictly to all biological safety guidelines.
- Thoroughly comprehend, refine directions, and educate other staff members in their areas of expertise.
- Show an outstanding degree of leadership to plan, implement, and complete projects on time and within budget.
- Develop scientific project plans, new workflows, and procedures in their areas of expertise flawlessly.
- Confidently handle and direct multiple projects at the same time, ensuring world-class results.
- Possess a basic knowledge of the core concepts within their fields of expertise.
- Confidently convey the nature, justification, and technical challenges of their projects and the contents of published research to audiences outside of biological sciences.
- Independently identify and resolve technical or scientific problems within their fields of expertise using established root-cause analysis.
- Follow all instructions required by and strive for continuous improvement of the local quality management system.
- Successfully implement new procedures, SOPs, and batch production records.
Essential Knowledge & Qualifications:
- PhD or equivalent in biology, chemistry, or related subjects.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a R&D laboratory setting.
Preferred Knowledge & Qualifications:
- Extensive practical experience with methods in their areas of expertise.
- Deep understanding of and practical experience in at least some methods beyond their primary field of expertise.
- Previous experience in line management, teaching, or student mentoring.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
- Familiarity with particular software programs pertinent to their fields of specialization.
Join us at LGC and become part of an exceptionally ambitious group engaged in world-class projects.
Additional InformationOUR VALUES
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following behaviours in line with LGC’s Core Values:
- Passion: Pride in our achievements engenders passion for our work and it translates into our ambition to make the world a safer place.
- Curiosity: We constantly look forward to what's next: our curiosity for today's discoveries makes tomorrow's innovations possible.
- Integrity: A commitment to high ethical standards has been at the heart of LGC since we started testing the integrity of products in 1842.
- Brilliance: We strive to be the very best in everything we say and do. We exceed customers' expectations through innovation and pioneering science.
- Respect: We respect gender, age, nationality, religion and individuality – our diversity is our strength.
LGC is committed to encouraging an inclusive and collaborative environment where every team member can succeed. Join us in our mission to deliver world-class scientific solutions and make a significant impact in the research community. Your expertise and ambition will be instrumental in helping us achieve outstanding results.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, 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, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.
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Skills Required
- PhD or equivalent in biology, chemistry, or a related subject
- At least 4 years of relevant experience in an R&D laboratory setting
- Extensive practical experience with methods in the area of expertise
- Practical experience with methods beyond the primary field of expertise
- Previous line management, teaching, or student mentoring experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Familiarity with software programs relevant to the field of specialization
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.
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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.
