QC Technologist I

LGC Diagnostics & Genomics; Cumberland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC Clinical Diagnostics seeks a QC Technologist I to support testing and quality systems, following standardized procedures to prepare samples and analyze results for accuracy.

You will operate automated analyzers, enter data, and evaluate results while collaborating with Production and R&D to ensure efficient use of reagents and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associates in Medical Laboratory Science or a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science.
• 1-3 years of working experience in a clinical chemistry lab or equivalent setting.
• Organizational and multitasking skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated clinical analyzers.
• Enter data and interpret results.
• Test production and R&D samples and assess results.

Skills

Organization

Multitasking

Data entry

Education

Associates in Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor’s in Medical Technology

Tools

Roche analyzers

Siemens analyzers

OrthoClinical analyzers

Beckman Coulter analyzers

Abbott analyzers

Job description

• Department: Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs

Company Description

ABOUT LGC CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS:

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, pharmaceutical, CRO and academic institutions in commercialization activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline. 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 Maine Standards Company, SeraCare Life Sciences, and Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, which are in vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturers of quality measurement tools (calibrators, controls, linearity, EQA/PT, biological materials), the Native Antigen Company, which is a manufacturer and supplier of viral antigens and LGC Proficiency Testing a global leader in PT schemes. We operate FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine (USA), Massachusetts (USA), Maryland (USA), Tipperary (Ireland), ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK, and Traverse City, Michigan US.

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.

Job Description

As a QC Technologist I at LGC, you will a key role in ensuring the success of our products and customers. You will follow standardized procedures and prepares samples for testing. Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. This role relies on limited independent judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A limited degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Functional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operation of automated clinical analyzers
• Occasional data entry as well as assessment and interpretation of results
• Testing production and research & development samples and assessing testing results

Team responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Focus on customer service
• Problem solving, including ability to reprioritize and adjust workload as needed
• Workingwith Production and R&D personnel to ensure efficient use of reagents and analyzers
• Able to evaluate processes for inefficiencies and suggest improvements
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Associates in Medical Laboratory Science or a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology (preferred) or related science degree (i.e. biology, chemistry, biochemistry)
• 1-3years working experience in a clinical chemistry lab or equivalent setting
• Organization and multitasking skills
• Experienced in use of various software programs
• Previous working experience with mainstream clinical analyzers from Roche, Siemens, OrthoClinical, Beckman Coulter, or Abbott desired.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About LGC:

LGC, a major player in the global life science tools industry, supplies critical components in high-growth areas of human healthcare and applied markets. Its premium product lineup features essential tools for genomic analysis and quality assurance, known for their performance and quality.

Our values:

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC is committed to ensuring that every potential applicant and employee is appreciated for their distinct abilities, without any bias based on age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, religion, or beliefs. The evaluation and selection of candidates will always be conducted without taking these aspects into account.

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

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