Quality Control Chemist

Company Description

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. Our 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 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; optimize 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. Join us and help us achieve our mission of Science for a Safer World!

As part of our Standards division, o2si, is a leading manufacturer of organic and inorganic reference materials. At our site in Charleston we produce customised organic Reference Materials (RM's) and Certified Reference Materials (CRM's) to support the chemical, environmental, petroleum, clinical, food safety, pharmaceutical and industrial hygiene industries. Our services in Charleston are accredited to ISO 17025 and ISO 17034 quality standards.

Job Description

This is a Quality Control chemist position where one is responsible to make check standards, routine instrument maintenance and operation of GC/MS, GC/FID, HPLC, and UHPLC/MS, validating manufactured products in a timely manner. Attention to detail, teamwork, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and organizational skills are necessary to excel in this position.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Conducts basic procedures that support other operations in the laboratory
• Manufactures and develops in-house calibration standards
• Performs and follows standard operating procedures
• Operates and maintains equipment and instrumentation
• Follows written and verbal instructions
• Follows complex procedures and operations
• Meets production and/or validation goals
• Trains others in the area of expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in chemistry degree or equivalent is preferred
• Previous instrument experience is a plus
• Experience in a production and/or manufacturing laboratory is a plus
• Demonstrates math and Microsoft skills
• Possesses good verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses the ability to solve problems and apply retained knowledge
• Exhibit organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision

Additional Information

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!

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their 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!

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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