Additionalinformation

Additional Information

The customary salary range for this position is:

Minimum pay rate: $20.00 USD per hour

Maximum pay rate: $28.00 USD per hour

The typical hiring range is from the minimum to the midpoint, depending on the candidate’s background.

Pay is determined by several job‑related factors, including your skills, experience, education, and job-related qualifications.

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!

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 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.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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Company Description

With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany, and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech, and agrigenomics. Our coordinated portfolio of products, services, and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World, and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatments for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, hard-working organization.

At our site in Alexandria, Minnesota, we design, manufacture, test and provide service support of LGC, Biosearch Technologies laboratory instrumentation and consumables. Products produced and distributed from this location enable scientists to make the world a safer place and enables customers in areas such as developing and identifying new plant hybrids, testing and tracking of food products for food safety, and research to support human diagnostic testing. The Alexandria site represents a centre of excellence for Biosearch Technologies in the areas of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service by supplying and supporting customers and team members around the world. Our services are accredited to the ISO 9001 quality standard.

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Job Description

As a Production Technician, the primary role involves producing lab consumables for Oligo manufacturing. Duties encompass using light tools, setting up equipment, and maintaining cleanliness as per standards. Tasks include weighing, mixing, handling small objects, operating heating devices, and using mechanical tools. Additionally, responsibilities include quality inspection, packaging, and updating process documentation with attention to detail and proactive improvement suggestions. This role requires both independent work and collaboration within a team.

Essential Functions:

• Column Construction: Concludes the construction of various column types to meet the requirements of internal and external customers as per established processes and methodologies.
• PolyFrit Manufacturing: Crafting PolyFrits to satisfy both internal and external customer requests following established processes and methodologies.
• Conduct Quality Spot Checks: Perform all quality assessments as per the procedural guidelines and collaborate with QC team members to identify and rectify any quality issues.
• Safety: Follow all safety guidelines as required by the manufacturing process and as mandated by LGC. Adherence to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy.
• Follow work instructions and checklists for daily and weekly maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Offer Constructive Suggestions for Process Improvement: Provide insights on process and equipment improvements as they are identified through manufacturing.
• Support Product Pre-Shipment Processes: Participate in product pick and pack processes to prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Responds with flexibility and collaboration to the needs of the business by addressing important corporate initiatives when requested by management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• 1 to 3 years of prior experience in manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-year technical degree
• 3 years working in consumables manufacturing

Behavioural & interpersonal proficiencies:

• Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect
• Encourages collaboration and dedication within a team to accomplish objectives and deliverables
• Proficiency in handling personal time, priorities, and resources to meet set targets
• Excellent level of attention to detail and accuracy