Research Chemist

Company Overview

LGC Clinical Diagnostics, part of the LGC Group, has more than 30 years of experience as a leading trusted global IVD quality manufacturer with expertise in quality measurement tools (QMT) and reagents. Focused on five key areas – clinical biochemistry and immunoassay, serology, molecular diagnostics, clinical genomics, and reagents – it employs around 450 staff across four FDA‑registered and ISO 13485‑certified facilities in the USA and Ireland, and an ISO 9001‑certified facility in England.

The Research Chemist 1 position reports to the Senior Scientist and supports LGC Clinical Diagnostics in advancing precision diagnostics. The analyst carries out laboratory procedures to develop multiplexed quality measurement tools, including toxicology and serology, to serve the diagnostics and blood screening community. Responsibilities include supporting timelines, priorities, and workflows, updating products, and ensuring customer needs are met.

• Support scientists with product development and manufacture of new products including IVD controls, reference materials, QC panels and other quality measurement tools under senior scientist guidance.
• Assist with investigations and troubleshooting of technical manufacturing issues.
• Characterize and validate product performance.
• Critically analyze data and aid in developing new product specifications with supervisor.
• Support technical transfers of products into manufacturing.
• Prepare project status reviews for internal seminars/meetings.
• Create summaries, internal reports, and presentations.
• Stay current with scientific literature relevant to projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in laboratory environments, product development or technical operations.
• Willingness to work in BSL‑2 laboratory and DEA‑regulated areas with appropriate PPE.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate projects, meet deadlines, solve problems, prioritize, and communicate effectively with supervisor.
• Ability to work independently with guidance from senior scientist, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Accurate verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of statistical data analysis and ability to articulate conclusions, raise issues, and discuss implications with guidance from senior scientist.
• Flexible – able to work effectively in a variety of environments and situations.
• Active pursuit of continuous learning and development.

• Experience working in BSL‑2 laboratory.
• Experience working in a DEA‑regulated laboratory.
• Proficiency in basic laboratory techniques (pipetting, balance use, centrifugation, BSC hood use, safety procedures, etc.).
• Experience manufacturing in a cGMP environment.
• Familiarity with diagnostic and medical device requirements including ISO 13485.

• Engaged and committed team professional eager to contribute to LGC Clinical Diagnostics mission.
• Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core values:
  Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.

Join LGC and become part of a collaborative workplace that values integrity and brilliance. We are committed to encouraging a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission.

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, parental responsibilities, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, or trade union membership.

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