* Department: Scientific / Technical Science
Company Description
LGC Clinical Diagnostics develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of catalogue and custom-developed diagnostic quality solutions and component materials for the extended life sciences industry. We partner with IVD assay developers, and pharmaceutical, CRO and academic institutions in commercialisation activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline - from concept and early-stage research, through expedited product development and onwards into routine clinical use. Laboratorians and diagnostic professionals across fields of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics and clinical genomics rely on LGC’s products to support accurate and reliable diagnostic results.
Our operating entities include The Native Antigen Company, a manufacturer and supplier of antigens and antibodies, which are key components in vaccine research, and for the accurate diagnosis of a wide range of infectious diseases. Our customer base includes key Pharmaceutical and IVD companies, in addition to the academic sector and many Biotechnology companies. Alongside The Native Antigen Company, the Clinical Diagnostics Business Unit also includes SeraCare Life Sciences, Maine Standards Company and Technopath, which are in vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturers of quality measurement tools (calibrators, controls, linearity, EQA/PT, biological materials). Our 450+ employees operate an ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK, and FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine, Massachusetts and Maryland, USA, and Tipperary, Ireland.
Every day, our world-class staff, scientific expertise, operational efficiency and outstanding quality systems are ready to support the range of sophisticated technologies that collectively improve patient outcomes - from the widely adopted and established through to cutting-edge NGS and precision diagnostics!
Job Description
The role of the Research Scientist is to develop purification strategies for biomolecules such as proteins. You will be expected to trouble-shoot problems, devise alternative strategies and protocols, and to teach and train Junior Research Scientists.
Key Responsibilities and Role Objectives
* Developing protein purification protocols using AKTA chromatography systems as part of the Downstream Process Development Team
* Writing SOPs and supporting documents for those protocols
* Day-by-day reporting of results to and discussion of experimental strategies with the Lead Development Scientist as requested
* Preparing buffers and other lab materials
* Maintaining appropriate stock levels of high-turnover research materials
* Meticulous note-keeping of research activities is crucial
* Liaise with Production Team and Upstream Development Team to ensure research material supplies are ready for experiments
* Literature Reviews
* Supporting, leading and training junior members as the need arises
Qualifications
* Science-based degree (or similar relevant work experience)
* Proven experience working in a scientific environment (Master’s degree or equivalent experience)
* High accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to follow and maintain SOPs
* Good verbal and written communication standards
* Experience using basic IT programs, primarily Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
* Desire to support other team members when required to help the overall business function
Additional Information
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing critically meaningful components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of 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, 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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