Research Associate II, OEM​/Special Projects

LGC’s Clinical Diagnostics Division develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of catalog and custom-developed diagnostic quality solutions and component materials for the extended life sciences industry. We partner with IVD assay developers, and pharmaceutical, CRO and academic institutions in commercialization activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline - from concept and early stage research, through expedited product development and onwards into routine clinical use.

Laboratorians and diagnostic professionals across disciplines of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics and clinical genomics rely on LGC’s products to support accurate and reliable diagnostic results.

Our operating entities include Sera Care Life Sciences and Maine Standards Company, which are in vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturers of quality measurement tools (calibrators, controls, linearity, EQA/PT, biological materials) and the Native Antigen Company, which is a manufacturer and supplier of viral antigens. Our 300+ employees operate FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine, Massachusetts and Maryland, USA, and an ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK.

Each day, our world-class staff, scientific expertise, operational efficiency and superior quality systems are ready to support the range of advanced technologies that collectively improve patient outcomes - from the widely adopted and established through to cutting-edge NGS and precision diagnostics.

The Research Associate II, OEM/Special Projects supports the research, development, verification, and optimization of molecular diagnostic products, reagents, and associated processes. This role independently performs routine and non‑routine laboratory procedures utilizing cellular and molecular biology techniques to quantify, characterize, and manipulate genetic material. The position is responsible for executing assigned experiments, maintaining accurate documentation, analyzing experimental data, and contributing to project objectives within established timelines.

The Research Associate II works with moderate supervision, applies scientific knowledge to troubleshoot routine technical challenges, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to support product development activities.

• Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline with no prior experience required; OR Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline with relevant laboratory experience
• Experience in Molecular Biology related activities such DNA/RNA Purification, PCR (endpoint, real time PCR or digital PCR), DNA/RNA electrophoresis and DNA/RNA processing and/or modifications
• First‑hand experience with aseptic techniques
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Demonstrated communication skills, with the ability to communicate in various formats to internal teams

• 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience
• Experience working on third party customer product development and manufacturing
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and viral cultures
• Experience guiding or training research associates on established procedures
• Experience in performing data interpretation/analysis after project execution for team review
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as IFS, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience handling products under ISO
  13485 quality management system
• Experience working in GMP environment, following SOPs, generating customer facing documents and documentation for QA review and approval