Quality Control Chemist I

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! 

As part of our Standards division, o2si, is a leading manufacturer of organic reference materials. At our site in Charleston we produce customised organic Reference Materials (RM’s) and Certified Reference Materials (CRM’s) to support the chemical, environmental, petroleum, clinical, food safety, pharmaceutical and industrial hygiene industries. Our services in Charleston are accredited to ISO 17025 and ISO 17034 quality standards.

The Quality Control Chemist will be responsible for preparing check standards and performing instrument maintenance. Success in this role requires attention to detail, teamwork, proven organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory procedures to support ongoing operations and prepare in-house calibration standards.
• Adhere strictly to established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments including GC/MS, GC/FID, HPLC, and UHPLC/MS.
• Follow both written protocols and verbal instructions accurately.
• Complete complex procedures with precision and achieve production and/or validation targets.
• Conduct timely validation of manufactured products to ensure quality and compliance.
• Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure flawless operation.
• Complete additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

• Minimum of one year of experience in a production and/or manufacturing laboratory setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with laboratory instruments is a plus but not required.
• Proficient in mathematics and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities and the capacity to apply learned knowledge.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work both independently with minimal direction and collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred

• Basic knowledge of environmental laboratory methods and processes.

Physical Requirements

• This job may occasionally require lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• The position may require detailed hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Safety equipment is provided and must be used when there is a risk of exposure to chemicals or hazardous materials.

Working Conditions:

• Work Environment: Laboratory and data processing settings.
• Extreme Conditions: Exposure to low temperatures, including -20°C walk-in freezers and -80°C storage freezers.
• Protective Clothing: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in all laboratory areas.
• Potential Hazards: Risk of injury from open flames, hazardous chemicals, and sharps such as needles.
• Handling of Hazardous Waste – Always manage hazardous waste in compliance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan, relevant SOPs, state and federal regulations, and RCRA requirements.

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!

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their 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!

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

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