Job Description
The Manufacturing Technician will perform routine processes associated with oligonucleotide manufacturing in the LGC Petaluma Therapeutic GMP suite. Processes include: synthesis, cleavage and deprotection, purification, desalting, and lyophilization of oligonucleotides.
What you’ll do
- Perform manufacturing processes (synthesis, purification, desalt, freeze drying, etc) in accordance with the production schedule and maintain a high quality of work that aligns with internal standard operating procedures and cGMP protocols.
- Work with an array of equipment (synthesizers, HPLC purifiers, HPLC columns, TFF skids, lyophilizers, etc) for production at various scales
- Maintain batch records, logs, and other production records as directed per company procedures and cGMP protocols.
- Maintain a safe and orderly laboratory environment through regular cleanings and organization that is in alignment with internal GMP SOPs
- Develop best practices to facilitate execution of manufacturing operations in accordance with SOPs.
SHIFT HOURS: Monday to Thursday, 04:00 pm to 02:00 am
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related field – OR – 1-3 years of experience in a chemical lab setting preferably cGMP or oligonucleotide related.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with cleanroom practices and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with mid to large scale laboratory equipment and operations.
- Experience operating within robust quality systems
Competencies & Behaviours
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- Detail oriented
- Able to identify, assess, and address problems efficiently
Additional Information
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- 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts available with option of day, swing and night shifts.
- Pet Insurance for our furry friends
- Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
- PTO that begins immediately
- Full week paid off during the holidays
- Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Companywide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!
The typical pay range for this role is:
Technician I, Manufacturing Minimum: $ 20.90 /Hourly Maximum $34.86 /Hourly
Technician II, Manufacturing Minimum: $ 23.08 /Hourly Maximum $38.46 /Hourly
Technician III, Manufacturing Minimum: $ 25.39 / Hourly Maximum $42.31/Hourly
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the California -based position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location.
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
OUR VALUES
- PASSION
- CURIOSITY
- INTEGRITY
- BRILLIANCE
- RESPECT
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 maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, 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
#scienceforasaferworld
Other open roles at LGC Group(6)
Biosearch Technologies Oligo Synthesis provides tailored oligonucleotide synthesis and advanced nucleic acid chemistry solutions that enable customers to design, develop, and scale high-performance nucleic acid products from early research through commercialisation. Our three global oligonucleotide manufacturing sites ensure nanomole to gram scale quantities with consistent quality and streamlined scalability for early-stage development through to commercialisation. By overseeing raw material production, including our best-in-class Black Hole Quencher™ (BHQ™) and proprietary fluorophores that span the full visible spectrum, we guarantee supply chain security with unmatched product support. Serving customers across the nucleic acid testing (NAT) and molecular diagnostics (MDx) markets, Biosearch Technologies Oligo Synthesis empowers scientists and diagnostics developers to bring accurate, robust, and scalable nucleic acid–based solutions to market with confidence.
Key team members
Harrison Ransom
Samuel Arvidsson
Luan Le
Alessandra Eleuteri
Jobr aggregates jobs directly from company career portals — no middlemen. Our team applies on your behalf with AI-tailored resumes, reviewed by a human before submission.