LGC’s Clinical Diagnostics Business Unit 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 commercialization 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 disciplines 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 Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, which is highly regarded as a leader in the IVD industry, having developed a first-of-its-kind range of consolidated immunochemistry quality control products, The Native Antigen Company, which is 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, SeraCare Life Sciences and Maine Standards, 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 Tipperary (Ireland), Oxford (UK), and FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine, Massachusetts and Maryland, USA.
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.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following behaviours in line with LGC’s Core Values:
1. Passion: Pride in our achievements engenders passion for our work and it translates into our ambition to make the world a safer place.
2. Curiosity : We constantly look forward to what's next: our curiosity for today's discoveries makes tomorrow's innovations possible.
3. Integrity : A commitment to high ethical standards has been at the heart of LGC since we started testing the integrity of products in 1842.
4. Brilliance: We strive to be the very best in everything we say and do. We exceed customers' expectations through innovation and pioneering science.
5. Respect: We respect gender, age, nationality, religion and individuality – our diversity is our strength.
6. Job Purpose
QC analysts must develop testing proficiency across various clinical laboratory instruments and become competent in completing QC release analysis, value assignment, and any other required testing to exemplary GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) standards. Teamwork, ability to multitask, problem solving and attention to detail are key skills for this role.
7. Key Responsibilities
8. Become proficient in performing analysis using various clinical laboratory instruments.Complete routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues on all laboratory equipment.Perform value assignment and target value testing for Technopath products.Perform QC release analysis for Technopath products including, stability testing, bioburden analysis, physical appearance inspections.Assist in technical investigations and other testing requests as required.Work with the QC team to analyse, collate and document QC generated data within specified timelines.Ensure exemplary GLP and GDP standards are maintained.Responsibility to manage QC inventory, including stock monitoring. preparation of material orders and other tasks as assigned.Identify and communicate areas for continuous improvement.Performs other related duties as assigned by QC Manager.