Company Description

ABOUT LGC NATIONAL LABORATORIES:

LGC’s National Laboratories deliver a range of expert science functions and services in partnership with the UK Government, business, healthcare, and academia. We manage and operate several national laboratories on behalf of government agencies, such as the UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML), MHRA Laboratories Team and National Reference Laboratories, as well as hosting the unique function of the ‘Government Chemist’.

As home to many world-leading scientists, LGC’s National Laboratories provide a wide range of expert analytical science services and subject matter expertise to a broad spectrum of customers, stakeholders, and global forums. In addition, we undertake contract research and development projects for a range of customers in both the public and private sectors. Our work addresses fundamental and emerging measurement challenges, helping to foster innovation and promoting productivity and economic growth.

In regards to the location of the role, you will initially be based at the Teddington site. However, the Company is planning to permanently relocate its National Laboratories, Teddington operations to The Priestley Centre, Surrey Research Park, Guildford around Autumn 2024. Therefore, please consider this when applying for this role.

Job Description

The Office of Reference Materials (ORM) works in accordance with internationally agreed best practise and has ISO 17034 accreditation in place for the production of a wide range of reference materials. It works closely with the analytical teams in the NML and with laboratories across the world to ensure the production of high-quality materials. The ORM has a portfolio of over a hundred and twenty reference materials and certified reference materials. Their products support measurements over a range of sectors including food, environment and clinical. The team is currently working on 15 – 20 projects, some of which will result in new materials and others are replacement materials for those which are close to selling out.

The job holder will work closely with the Senior Project Manager, other members of the ORM team, and LGC’s statisticians to support the production and maintenance of high-quality reference materials. Please note this is primarily an office-based role.

Key Responsibilities

Arranging production of reference materials to an agreed specification under supervision Liaison with subcontractors including laboratories, internal and external, to ensure the required analyses are delivered to specification Collating and evaluating data in partnership with the LGC statisticians Maintenance of accurate records Presentation of results and attendance at planning and certification panels, as required Drafting reference material certificates and reports Occasional bottling and labelling of NML reference materials Assisting with ad hoc reference material related activities providing support for the team Adhering to quality systems and UKAS accreditation requirements

Qualifications

Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills

Degree or equivalent in chemistry Self-reliant and self-motivated, but team player with excellent attention to detail Good organisation and communication skills, both oral and written An appreciation of the importance of working within a quality system and knowledge of good laboratory practice Ability to deliver work within timescale & budget Methodical approach to work IT literate. Confident user of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, email and the Internet for information searches. Aptitude for multi-activity working

Additional Information

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

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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.

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