Production Technician II

LGC Diagnostics & Genomics; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with match

Flexible work options

PTO from start

Parental leave

Job summary

LGC Biosearch Technologies seeks a Production Technician II in Minnesota to independently construct and test automated lab equipment per specifications and customer expectations. You will work across production, service, and engineering teams, handling assembly, testing, and quality checks, while contributing to process improvements.

The role requires strong collaboration, attention to CAD schematics, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or industrial production experience.
• Experience in automated manufacturing or testing environments preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical tooling.
• Knowledge of measuring and calibration equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and validate automated lab equipment per specifications and customer requirements.
• Follow labor standards, create work instructions, and support Kanban inventory system.
• Mentor less experienced staff and collaborate with Engineering and Service teams.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Communicate instrument status to team managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Automation background

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

2-year degree

Licenses or certifications

Tools

Electrical meter

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Measuring/calibration equipment

Job description

• Department: Production and Skilled Trades

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!

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Production Technician II is responsible to independently construct and test automated laboratory equipment to LCG Biosearch Technologies specifications and customer expectations for function, quality, and reliability.

This position will work autonomously and within varying production, service, and engineering teams. The operational attributes of this role include instrument support in the areas of assembly, adhering to and creating labor standards, quality, testing, and creating process improvements.

The Production Technician II must embody the attitude and willingness to work effectively on teams with people from various backgrounds and cultures. This position requires an individual who can give and receive constructive feedback in the effort towards continuous learning.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Essential Functions:

Production: Responsible for demonstrating all aspects of module assembly build processes, instrument set-up, power-up, testing, quality checks, validation, and meeting schedule expectations to company and customer specifications. This includes accurate application of tooling, various support equipment, and the ability to comprehend CAD electrical schematics and 3-D CAD mechanical drawings. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential to collaborate with our Electronic E-Books.

Quality: Applies internal standards and quality fields across all assembly practices, including assisting in and crafting work instructions, job aids, and training directives, redlining drawings, and supporting a Kanban inventory system.

Project Support: In addition to developing production skills, this role provides varying levels of support to Engineering, Consumable Production, and Material Handling through post-design build efforts, testing, array and seal tape production, instrument shipment, and special projects as assigned. Effective communication with peers, co-workers, and customers is essential to build trust and respect, encouraging team unity and strong working relationships.

Continuous Improvement: Identifies valuable processes and composes improvements to increase efficiency, performance, and productivity. Effectively communicates instrument status to team managers and participates in resolution initiatives when required.

Customer Care: Accountable for guiding less experienced production staff in every facet of module assembly and offering in-house assistance to the service team.

Responds flexibly and collaborates to meet the business's needs internally and externally. Addresses important corporate initiatives when management requests.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or higher education related to manufacturing
• A minimum of 3 years of experience is required in manufacturing or industrial production. Experience in automated manufacturing or test environments is preferred. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and process improvement techniques is also needed.
• Basic knowledge of standard mechanical and electrical tooling
• Use of electrical meter
• Use of power tools and pneumatic tools
• Knowledge of measuring and calibration equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-year degree in a relevant field
• Any licenses or certifications related to mechanical-electrical manufacturing

Additional Information

The customary salary range for this position is:

Minimum pay rate: $23.00 USD per hour

Maximum pay rate: $34.00 USD per hour

The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The typicalhiring rangeis from theminimum to the midpoint, depending on the candidate’s background. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience, skills, and location.

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!

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 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.