Research Associate II

## Company Description LGC Clinical Diagnostics Business Unit is comprised of our operating entities including LGC Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (f/k/a Maine Standards Company & SeraCare Life Sciences), Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, and the Native Antigen Company. Our 400+ employees operate FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine (USA), Massachusetts (USA), Maryland (USA), Tipperary (Ireland), and an ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK. LGC Clinical Diagnostics is owned by LGC Group, a UK-headquartered life sciences measurement and testing business with >$510m of annual revenue and >3,500 employees globally. SeraCare Life Sciences, Gaithersburg Inc. is a manufacturer and leading partner to global in vitro diagnostics manufacturers and clinical laboratories. They provide quality control materials for infectious disease testing through their ACCURUN® reagents as well as in the fast growing clinical next-generation sequencing (NGS) market, which it addresses through its Seraseq® brand of products for oncology, NIPT and inherited disease testing. ## Job Description **Job Purpose:** Advance LGC Clinical Diagnostics purpose of understanding disease by supporting the research and development of new precision diagnostic products. Support includes independently performing routine and non-routine applications of cellular/molecular genetic technology to quantitate and manipulate genetic material. **Key Responsibilities** - Manufacture intermediate level stock products using batch records and standard operating procedures. - Perform general molecular techniques such as plasmid purification, gel-electrophoresis, RNA transcription, and bacterial culturing. - Perform nucleic acid analysis (RNA/DNA integrity analysis, real time qPCR, digital PCR) and analyze results. - Organize projects and data using Excel, Word, PowerPoint and a document control system. - Work with supervisor to plan and execute new projects as assigned according to the timelines and ensure documentation meets GLP/GMP requirements. - Record test results and data records, seek appropriate approval and file according to established procedures. - Maintain, calibrate and operate equipment according to established protocols. Monitor equipment for appropriate operation within set parameters and refer abnormal results to lab management. - Work in collaboration with the Quality Assurance group to fulfil Quality Management Goals and proactively address problems under an ISO quality system. - Plan for raw material requirements by maintaining appropriate inventory of reagents and ordering reagents as needed through an ERP system (SAP). - Maintain a clean and safe lab environment. ## Qualifications **Minimum Qualifications:** - A Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of industry experience - Experience in Molecular Biology techniques such as DNA/RNA Purification and quantitation, PCR (Endpoint or Real time PCR), DNA/RNA electrophoresis. - Basic cell culture and aseptic techniques - Experience in writing and executing protocols - Software experience: Excel, Word and PowerPoint. - Analytic skills: Perform preliminary data interpretation/analysis. Follow SOPs. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Master’s degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or a related field **Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills** - Critical thinker who can analyze date and respond quickly to manage projects. - Ability to manage and complete projects as assigned. - Capability of working with multiple departments to achieve project related goals. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. - Strong organizational skills - Engaged and committed team professional who is committed for product integrity. - Passion for continuous improvement. - Can work on diverse projects and is willing to reprioritize them as needed - Collaborates effectively with others - Independent thinker and self-learner ## Additional Information **What we offer (US based-employees):** - Competitive…