Quality Control Analyst I

LGC Group; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 53,726; Full time

Job summary

LGC Group is looking for a dedicated Quality Control Analyst located in Milford, Massachusetts. The role is centered around the characterization of biological materials, ensuring thorough and timely testing for manufacturing processes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in science, relevant experience, and excellent communication skills.

The successful applicant will perform routine lab tests, analyze data, and maintain compliance with quality standards. A strong attention to detail and teamwork is essential for this position. Join LGC Group to contribute to impactful work!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field with 1-2 years related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, Office) is required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform routine testing with various methods on biological samples.
• Analyze and record testing data focusing on accuracy.
• Document technical problems and maintain a high quality of work.
• Comply with cGMP and ISO standards.

Skills

Understanding of immunoassays

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Basic mathematical skills

Good organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player with interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, Office)

Job description

Job Description

The primary focus area and scope of this position is characterization of biological materials and providing support to manufacturing with timely and accurate in‑process and final product testing. The business departments (outside the immediate team) that this role will be working closely with on a regular basis are manufacturing, disease state procurement, and materials management.

Primary Duties

• Accurately perform routine testing with ELISA, immunoassays, bioburden, Western Blot, endotoxin and sterility testing, and other test methods on infectious and non‑infectious raw material samples and finished biological products.
• Analyze and record testing data with a focus on accuracy with the awareness that timely work impacts other groups to meet critical customer deadlines.
• Perform routine clean room environmental monitoring and water system sampling.
• Ensure testing equipment is calibrated prior to use.
• Perform weekly and monthly preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is working properly.
• Maintain an accurate electronic database of sample submission, testing, and final disposition.
• Produce and use control charts. Perform tracking and trend analysis on laboratory data.
• Perform quality control duties including, but not limited to, daily temperature log entries, emptying biohazard trash, etc.
• Document technical problems, report problems to Supervisor.
• Maintain a high quality of work that has the potential to impact valuable product results, which are critical to customers.
• Enter test results into an electronic database, scan and file the paper record.
• Adherence to company Standard Operating Procedures, as well as regulatory agencies and customer requirements.
• Comply with cGMP and ISO standards at all times to support LGC’s commitment to Quality.
• Assist with the implementation of corrective actions in response to internal and external audits.
• Maintain the appearance of the QC lab on a daily basis for audit readiness.
• Follow Operational Excellence principles, e.g. removal and disposal of expired chemicals and reagents, removal of broken equipment and unused equipment and supplies from the laboratory.
• Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field with 1‑2 years related experience.
• An understanding of immunoassays is required.
• Ability to work on problems of simple scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential, including the ability to communicate technical problems in a clear, concise manner.
• Action oriented, able to take initiative to perform routine tasks without being asked.
• Experience with Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, Office).
• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Good organizational skills.
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Must be a positive team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in performing ELISA’s is desirable.
• Previous experience with automated chemistry analyzers and immunoanalyzers is desirable.
• Previous experience in a regulated laboratory setting is desirable.

Competencies & Behaviours

• Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.
• Continuous learner, always seeking opportunities to learn how to perform new assays.
• Adaptable, with the capacity/flexibility to respond to the demands of a growing/changing company.
• Complete the existing workload under supervision.
• Communicate & collaborate across teams for day‑to‑day activities.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Performance driven.

Additional Information

The customary salary range for this position is:

• Minimum pay rate : $26.00 USD per hour
• Maximum pay rate : $39.00 USD per hour

The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience, skills and location.

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, parental responsibilities, 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.