Lab Services Technician - Middleton, United States - LGC Limited

LGC Limited

Verified Company

Middleton, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Lab Services Technician provides foundational support to the processing and preparation of client samples for the Lab Services team at a specific operational site.

In agreement with other Lab Services team members, this position is responsible for driving their operational duties by supervisor direction as well as standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

To perform this job optimally, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily:

Take receipt of, label, transport, and store client samples according to SOPs and work instructions
Follow applicable SOPs to prepare client tissue for extraction; effectively extract and quantify DNA
Using designated mentorship and methodology, independently build nextgeneration sequencing (NGS) libraries from client DNA
Use automated laboratory equipment safely, accurately, and efficiently to make measurements and build reactions
Prepare buffers and solutions for use by all lab personnel
Remove and dispose of liquid and solid waste according to established protocols
Accurately update relevant IT systems to ensure appropriate tracking of work and client samples
Collaborate optimally and expertly with colleagues within and outside the Lab Services team
Assess sample quality and identify with direct management those variances out of specification to resolve course of action
Supply to an effective, safe, and clean lab environment through various support activities
Perform other duties as required or assigned to meet business needs
Clean and maintain labware as needed

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in a scientific field of study (e.g. biology, chemistry, physics)
Prior experience in a lab setting, with a proven ability to handle a pipettor and basic lab equipment accurately
A track record of reliable work attendance and performance
Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the extraction and quantification of nucleic acids, PCR, or in effectively performing other, simple, molecular biological methods.

Competencies & Behaviours:

Careful record keeper with demonstrable interpersonal skills and attention to detail
Resultsoriented, ensuring targets are met on time
Passion for continuous improvement and customer quality
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a teamoriented, matrixed environment, possessing an ability to adapt to change in the environment
Proven written and verbal communication skills with a variety of audiences, technical and nontechnical
Aptitude to work in a complex and rapidly growing company
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
Demonstrated good professional judgment and reliability
Resonate and operate in line with LGC's core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect

Additional Information:

ABOUT LGC:

Our values
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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