Lgcgroup

Research Associate II

Gaithersburg, MD, United States · Mid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago

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About the role

Our 400+ employees operate FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine (USA), Massachusetts (USA), Maryland (USA), Tipperary (Ireland), and an ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK.
LGC Clinical Diagnostics is owned by LGC Group, a UK-headquartered life sciences measurement and testing business with >$510m of annual revenue and >3,500 employees globally.
Job Purpose: Advance LGC Clinical Diagnostics purpose of understanding disease by supporting the research and development of new precision diagnostic products.

Perform general molecular techniques such as plasmid purification, gel-electrophoresis, RNA transcription, and bacterial culturing.
Perform nucleic acid analysis (RNA/DNA integrity analysis, real time qPCR, digital PCR) and analyze results.
Organize projects and data using Excel, Word, PowerPoint and a document control system.
Maintain, calibrate and operate equipment according to established protocols. Monitor equipment for appropriate operation within set parameters and refer abnormal results to lab management.
Maintain a clean and safe lab environment.

A Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of industry experience
Experience in Molecular Biology techniques such as DNA/RNA Purification and quantitation, PCR (Endpoint or Real time PCR), DNA/RNA electrophoresis.
Experience in writing and executing protocols

Master's degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or a related field
Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills
Capability of working with multiple departments to achieve project related goals.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills
Engaged and committed team professional who is committed for product integrity.
Passion for continuous improvement.
Can work on diverse projects and is willing to reprioritize them as needed

This pay range listed below represents entry level and high end of the anticipated salary range for the Maryland-based position.
The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as education, experience, and skills.
Starting-Minimum: $27.00/per hour
Maximum: $37.00/per hour
Entry level candidates and those who are already proficient and bring relevant experience may typically fall between $27.00 per hour and $32.00 per hour.

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
401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
Flexible work options
Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
PTO that begins immediately
Manufacture intermediate level stock products using batch records and standard operating procedures.
Great gym onsite!

LGC Clinical Diagnostics Business Unit is comprised of our operating entities including LGC Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (f/k/a Maine Standards Company & SeraCare Life Sciences), Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, and the Native Antigen Company.
SeraCare Life Sciences, Gaithersburg Inc. is a manufacturer and leading partner to global in vitro diagnostics manufacturers and clinical laboratories.
They provide quality control materials for infectious disease testing through their ACCURUN® reagents as well as in the fast growing clinical next-generation sequencing (NGS) market, which it addresses through its Seraseq® brand of products for oncology, NIPT and inherited disease testing.

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