Production Scientist I

Role overview

LGC Genomics and Diagnostics creates and manufactures a wide range of catalogue and custom diagnostic-quality products and supporting materials for the broader life sciences sector. The business works with IVD assay developers, pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and academic institutions across the diagnostic commercialization pathway. Its products are used by laboratorians and diagnostic specialists working in clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical genomics to help deliver accurate and dependable results.

The organisation includes Maine Standards Company, SeraCare Life Sciences, Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, the Native Antigen Company, and LGC Proficiency Testing. These businesses operate across multiple accredited facilities in the US, Ireland, and the UK.

As a Production Scientist I at The Native Antigen Company in Kidlington, Oxford, you will join the Production Team and work primarily in the Microbiology department. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to scientific development and manufacturing work in an innovative R&D and production environment.

What you will do

Your main focus will be microbiology-based production, including bacterial culture, large-scale E. coli enzyme production, protozoan production, and plasmid production. Depending on business needs, you may also be trained to assist in other areas such as cell culture, protein purification, genotyping mastermix preparation, PCR testing, product aliquoting, and quality control work.

You will also support stock management, maintain laboratory databases, handle incoming shipments, and help keep production and quality records accurate and up to date. Full training will be provided to help you expand your technical capability across different laboratory activities.

Additional information

LGC is a global life science tools company providing essential components and solutions for high-growth areas in human healthcare and applied markets. Its portfolio focuses on tools for genomic analysis and quality assurance that are embedded in customer workflows and valued for performance, quality, and breadth.

The company’s values are Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.

LGC is committed to equal opportunity in hiring and employment. Selection is based on individual merit and is not influenced by age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, or trade union membership.

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