Material Handler I - LGC Clinical Diagnostics

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 Purpose

The Material Handler I provides support for the accurate and efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of LGC Clinical Diagnostics products in accordance with cGMP and pre-established guidelines and procedures.  They utilize a high level of attention to detail to satisfy both internal and external customers.    Overall work priorities are defined and assigned by the immediate supervisor, but a degree of flexibility and self-prioritization is exercised to achieve day to day tasks.  Work at this level is typically performed under supervision from the Supervisor.  The position assists with identifying process improvements to established procedures.  Material handing is a central service for internal customers in the Operations, QC, R&D, and QA departments as well as contributing to serving our external customers through outbound order fulfillment.  The Material Handler I will be a primary user of SAP to manage and maintain accurate material inventory information.  Participates in routine housekeeping of responsible areas i.e. loading dock, receiving location, storage areas, etc. This position may rarely require occasional off hours work to meet business needs. 

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload deliveries throughout a shift, ensure materials are accurately accounted for, routed, and stored at correct temperatures and locations.
• Pick and pack customer orders for outbound shipment.
• Perform goods receipt and material movement transactions within ERP system (SAP).
• Create, perform, and execute cycle counts as required.
• Support internal and external customer requirements.
• Perform troubleshooting of inventory issues as needed.
• Assists in identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities.

Supervisory

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Effective communication and collaborative team skills.
• A self-motivated drive and ability to effectively work with others across the entire business.
• High level of attention to detail, including excellent record-keeping and documentation practices.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement processes (CIP) such as lean manufacturing.
• Capacity to be productive in a fast-paced environment which requires the ability to adapt positively as priorities change.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 0-2 years of experience in a warehouse/distribution setting preferably in the biotech industry or in handling low temperature materials.
• Experience in a regulated environment is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires prolonged standing and walking.  Repetitive motion using certain equipment for long periods of time.  Frequently required to lift material weighing up to 50 lbs and move material of higher weights by use of hand truck.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Agreeable work environment typical of manufacturing setting with some exposure to noise from manufacturing equipment.
• Some handling of biological or chemical hazardous materials is performed.

ABOUT LGC:

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. Its 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 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, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, 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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