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(f/k/a Maine Standards Company & SeraCare Life Sciences), Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, and the Native Antigen Company. Our 400+ employees operate FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine (USA), Massachusetts (USA), Maryland (USA), Tipperary (Ireland), and an ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK. LGC Clinical Diagnostics is owned by LGC Group, a UK-headquartered life sciences measurement and testing business with >$510m of annual revenue and >3,300 employees globally.\n The Manufacturing Scientist I advances the LGC Diagnostics & Genomics Division’s purpose of understanding disease by supporting the manufacture of immunoreagent products. The role applies advanced scientific knowledge and skills, building on Manufacturing Associate III responsibilities and education, to independently perform routine and non-routine antibody purification, conjugation and bulk solutions under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to capably perform each of the following essential duties:\n Key Responsibilities:\nPerform antibody purification and conjugation using manual and automated techniques.\nManufacture large scale solutions using established standard operating procedures.\nPerform ELISA, Western blotting, protein assays, and antibody-related assays\nOrganize projects and data using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the EtQ document control system.\nPlan and execute experiments and assigned tasks to established timelines and ensure documentation meets GLP/GMP requirements.\nRecord test results and data, obtain appropriate approvals, and file records according to established procedures.\nMaintain, calibrate, and operate equipment according to approved protocols; monitor operation within established parameters and escalate abnormal results.\nMaintain appropriate raw-material and reagent inventory and order materials through SAP.\nDraft and update standard operating procedures and product documents.\nInitiate deviations and nonconformity reports and investigate product complaints.\nSource and purchase production equipment; maintain service contracts and schedule preventive maintenance.\nPerform validations for new equipment and revalidations for existing equipment.\nParticipate in product troubleshooting and new product introductions as needed.\nPerform other projects and duties as assigned by management \nKnowledge, Experience, Skills, and Certifications\nEssential Knowledge and Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field with at least 3 years of industry experience.\nExperience with antibody purification and conjugation techniques.\nExperience with bulk solutions/buffer formulation.\nProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\nDesired Knowledge and Qualifications:\nMaster’s in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field with 2 or more years of industry experience.\nExperience conducting independent laboratory research.\nExperience with DNA/RNA purification and quantitation, endpoint or real-time PCR, and DNA/RNA electrophoresis preferred.\nExperience with cell culture and sterile techniques.\nBehavioural and Interpersonal Competencies:\nOperate in alignment with LGC’s core value behaviours: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.\nCritical thinker able to analyse data and respond quickly.\nManage and complete assigned projects, multitask effectively, and adapt as priorities change.\nWork independently with minimal supervision while communicating results and status updates promptly.\nCollaborate effectively and contribute to other groups as needed.\nDemonstrate strong organizational skills and commitment to product development, continuous improvement, learning, and product integrity.\nPerform preliminary data interpretation and analysis and follow approved SOPs.\nDemonstrate independent thinking and self-directed learning.\nWork Conditions and Environment\nTravel & Time Expectations: No travel required. Standard business hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility for adjustment outside these hours.\nWork Setting: Primarily an office, laboratory, warehouse, or workshop setting with manufacturing exposure. The noise level is usually moderate.\nDistinctive Safety Conditions: Work is performed in a biosafety level 2 environment and may involve potentially infectious pathogens, human-source materials, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste. Required initial and annual refresher training and applicable safety precautions must be followed.\n Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required PPE may include steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, eye protection, and masks. Respiratory protection such as an N95 requires medical evaluation and fit testing under the OSHA respiratory protection program.\nPhysical Requirements\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in its primary, standard work environment. LGC considers requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law. Employees who believe they might require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their role should contact Human Resources.\n Maryland Pay Disclosure Statement:\nThe anticipated hiring salary range for this position is $72,042-$80,000 annually. Actual starting pay within this range will be determined based on relevant experience, education, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.\nThe full salary range for the position is $72,042-$97,469 annually and represents the broader compensation opportunity for the role, including potential salary progression over time. Placement at the maximum of the range is not the starting salary for the position.\nThis position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus program. Participation in the bonus program does not guarantee a bonus award. Bonus payments, if awarded, are determined by the company based on applicable individual and company performance results.\nE-Verify:\nLGC participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.\nWhat we offer (US based employees):\nCompetitive compensation with strong bonus program\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents\nFSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care\nDeductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance\n401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution\nCompany-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program\nFlexible work options\nPet Insurance for our furry friends\nEnhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks\nCaregivers leave\nPTO that begins to accrue immediately\nTown Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual\nCheers program where employees are recognized for outstanding work\nCompany social events, including catered lunches and much more!\nEEO:\nLGC 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.\nFor more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com\n#scienceforasaferworld","description_format":"text","description_chars":7771,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Equity","Flexible schedule","Life insurance","Parental leave","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Laboratory Equipment","Testing, Inspection & Certification"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-05T18:13:43Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":33,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-11-06T05:58:05Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":80000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/lgc-group-manufacturing-scientist-i","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/lgc-group-manufacturing-scientist-i.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-06T09:55:40Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":18009,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-07T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":4750},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=4750"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Flgc-group-manufacturing-scientist-i"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Flgc-group-manufacturing-scientist-i"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Flgc-group-manufacturing-scientist-i"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/lgc-group-manufacturing-scientist-i\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Flgc-group-manufacturing-scientist-i"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3825096}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"lgcgroup.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3825096},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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