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Associate Scientist Job at LGC Standards - Toronto Research Chemicals

LGC Standards - Toronto Research Chemicals Lexington, KY

Up to $16 an hour

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions for high-growth application areas across human healthcare and applied market segments. Our high-quality product portfolio comprises mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and 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 tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimize food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment, and consumer products.

LGC’s 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners, and the global scientific community. Join us and help us achieve our mission of Science for a Safer World!

Overview

LGC ASSURE comprises of four LGC businesses, with the common vision of “Science for a Safer World”. Individually, each business is a leader in its field; together they offer a connected series of supply chain assurance solutions across critical touchpoints. LGC ASSURE serves manufacturing, laboratory, ingredients and supplements sectors.

INFORMED, the number one name in nutritional supplement endorsement, is looking to place an individual in our Lexington laboratory within the role of Scientist.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform extractions on product to isolate drugs of abuse and other banned substances
  • Maintain and operate instrumentation (e.g. HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS)Perform routine maintenance

Monitor equipment to evaluate performance and to diagnose malfunctions
Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation as needed and identify when to contact vendor for assistance.

  • Provision of results following documented procedures
  • Produce results in a timely manner to meet client turnaround time requirements
  • Plan and conduct analytical work using appropriate techniques and in accord with regulatory standards, e.g. ISO 17025
  • Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures
  • Prepare reagents and reference materials for use in chemical analyses
  • Receive, access, and log-in client samples
  • Maintain work-related documentation (e.g. laboratory records, test results) in hard copy and/or electronic form according to laboratory protocol
  • Participate in tracking of supply, reagent and reference material inventories and initiate purchase requisitions where necessary
  • Organize, clean, and maintain workspace
  • Under direction of higher-level scientists, learn higher-level functions (e.g. protocol development and implementation, theory, concepts, and principles underlying methodologies, and advanced analysis and interpretation of test results)
  • Contribute to the work of the team in a flexible manner and with minimal supervision
  • Responsive and willing to perform additional analyses as and when required
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Comply with all company policies and safety procedures

Education and/or Experience

  • B.S. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related discipline
  • Plus at lease one (1) year of relevant laboratory experience or an advanced degree in a related discipline
  • Computer proficient, especially with Microsoft Office programs
  • Effective written and verbal communication abilities
  • Accurate and diligent with a high attention to detail
  • Ability to successfully work as part of an operational team
  • Awareness of scientific principles and practice
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English

What we offer (US-based-employees):

  • Competitive compensation with a 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 a 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, Companywide social events, frequent catered lunches, and much more!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person




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