Associate Scientist II, Production
LGC Group · Middleton, WI, United States · Posted Jun 15, 2026
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The Associate Scientist II, Production will manufacture enzymes for the Company’s various product lines. The position may expand to also support manufacture of additional product lines and development of new products, applications and businesses.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily:
Contribute to operations teams performing manufacturing, quality control, and production maintenance activities in a manner consistent with LGC-Lucigen’s ISO 13485 quality systems
Assist in purifying recombinant proteins from different expression systems
In accordance with designated procedures and work instructions, prepare and operate chromatography systems, dialysis/TFF operations, and buffer preparation
Provide dedicated technical support for the development, implementation, and routine execution of amplicon sequencing kit manufacturing processes
Support and follow protein production protocols geared towards robust and cost-effective supply of molecular biology/NGS proteins
Process, record, and analyze data following approved protocols and using good documentation practices
Identify and escalate events that deviate from normal operation
Support process improvements, nonconformance reporting, investigations, and corrective/preventative actions as assigned
Effectively communicate results to the LGC-Lucigen team
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of operational area
Conscientiously learn and diligently follow the requirements of the site’s quality management system
Perform other duties as required or assigned to meet business needs
Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant life sciences field (molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, etc.)—or applicable industry experience
Prior experience operating standard laboratory equipment (e.g. pH meters, conductivity meters, pipettes)
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and/or manufacturing protocols
Familiarity with standard biological and analytical techniques, including PCR, SDS-PAGE, and western blotting
Interest in and ability to learn protein purification using both manual and automated systems (AKTA platform), depth-filtration, and Tangential Flow Filtration operations
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of laboratory experience in molecular biology, genomics, process development, or production operations.
Prior experience with protein production and purification in an industrial setting
Experience performing reagent preparation, dilution calculations, and precise pipetting techniques.
Experience with PCR and amplicon sequencing workflows, including library preparation and sample indexing.
Experience handling oligonucleotides, primer pools, or sequencing reagents.
Experience supporting process development, optimization, or technology transfer activities.
Experience with functional testing (PCR, LAMP, etc.)
Experience with bacteria fermentation
Competencies & Behaviours:
Effective written and verbal communication skills with technical staff and peers
Ability to gather and organize information
Proven reliable work ethic, with the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to effectively meet production needs
Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment
Effective time management and organizational skills
Passion for continuous improvement, with demonstrated initiative and an ability to adapt to change in the environment
Aptitude to work in a complex and rapidly growing company
Results-oriented, ensuring targets are met on time and on budget
Must be highly accurate and detail-oriented
Demonstrated good professional judgment and reliability
Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect
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.
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CURIOSITY
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