Oligo Production Support Associate Technician - LGC Biosearch Technologies

LGC Biosearch Technologies locations Petaluma and Novato, CA, as well as our sister site in Denmark, represent a focused, collaborative culture of producing mission-critical genomics components, primarily oligonucleotides and supporting reagents, for our diverse customer base. We believe in Science for a Safer World and have embodied our mission by supporting first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic where our Biosearch Technologies portfolio has been and continues to be enabling millions of PCR tests worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organization.  

The Oligo Production Support Associate Technician will perform tasks in support of manufacturing and associated with direct production of modified oligonucleotides in a high throughput and time sensitive manufacturing environment. An Associate Technician can be called on to work on any production shift and across multiple lab areas in the Custom Oligonucleotide Production department.

• Performs all assigned job functions per documented procedures as directed by a supervisor.
• Provides support to the production process and technicians by: Stocking, cleaning, instrument maintenance, buffer and waste handling.
• Participates in manufacture of oligonucleotide products by:
• Lab area preparation for production runs • Instrumentation set-up/take down
• Staging of solid phase support for synthesis of oligonucleotides
• Preparation of substrates for oligonucleotide modification chemistries
• Pre and Post Synthesis product work up
• Elution of product from solid phase support
• High throughput cartridge purification of product
• QC Sampling of product
• Inventory placement and retrieval of product
• Final product sample management in MES, from final formulation to shipping • Data logging, area logs and MES
• Effectively coordinates between lab support and production supervisors.
• Able to follow all documented procedures.

• High School Diploma and 3+ years of work experience & 1+ year of industry experience and/or demonstrates proficiency to meet the requirements of a Production Support Associate Technician.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as on teams.
• Professional presence and strong attention to detail is required.
• Technical proficiency that enables effective execution of written and verbal procedures
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to adapt to daily responsibility shifts in support of product manufacturing scheduling and lab support 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!

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum: $ 20.91/hourly

Maximum: $ 34.85/hourly

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the California -based position.  The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location.

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.

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