Research Chemist 1

1d1 day ago

LGC Group

Cumberland, US · Full-time · $55,000 – $75,000

About this role

The Research Chemist 1 position works with and reports to the Senior Scientist at LGC Clinical Diagnostics. This role supports the advancement of disease understanding to enable precision diagnostics through the development of multiplexed quality measurement tools.

Daily work involves carrying out laboratory procedures focused on toxicology and serology to serve the diagnostics and blood screening community. The chemist supports timelines and priorities while contributing to the team's workflow to meet customer needs.

This position operates within a collaborative team environment across FDA-registered and ISO-certified facilities. It requires working in BSL-2 and DEA regulated areas with appropriate personal protective equipment for handling potentially infectious materials.

Opportunities exist to support product updates and technical transfers while preparing reports and project reviews. The role encourages familiarity with relevant scientific literature to aid ongoing development projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biology, Chemistry, or a related area
Experience in laboratory environments, product development or technical operations
Agreeable to work in BSL-2 laboratory and DEA regulated areas with personal protective equipment for handling potentially infectious or hazardous material
Strong organizational skills with ability to coordinate projects to meet deadlines, solve problems and communicate effectively with supervisor
Able to work independently with guidance from senior scientist and thrive in a fast-paced environment adaptable to changes in development priorities
Accurate verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
Knowledge of statistical data analysis and ability to articulate conclusions from data

Responsibilities

Support scientists with product development and manufacture of new products including IVD controls, reference materials, QC panels and other quality measurement tools
Support investigations and trouble-shooting activities for technical manufacturing issues
Characterize and validate product performance
Critically analyze data and aid in developing new product specifications with supervisor
Assist in technical transfers of products into manufacturing
Prepare project status reviews for internal seminars and meetings
Prepare summaries, internal reports and presentations