Upstream Production Chemist II

• Department:
  Production and Skilled Trades

ABOUT LGC STANDARDS:
LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034.

Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.

The Production Department at LGC Standards in Manchester, NH produces analytical single and multi-element reference standards both in organic and aqueous matrices, as well as botanical and other standards. Our standards are used for AA/GFAA, ICP, ICP-MS, IC, XRF, RDE, UVF, wet chemistry techniques, and QC applications. We are ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and ISO 17034 accredited.

The main function of this role is to produce reference standards in a clean and safe lab environment. This position will require creating or generating waste that is hazardous by regulation or that must be handled as hazardous waste regulations and company procedures require.

Employees in this role may be assigned to multiple facilities, operations, or processes, some of which are sensitive to nicotine and other environmental contaminants. Individuals must comply with all site‑specific contamination control, hygiene, and work practice requirements, including any SOP defined restrictions related to nicotine‑containing products, tobacco, vaping products, fragrances, solvents, or other substances that could adversely affect product quality, research, manufacturing, or operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embody the LGC core values on a day‑to‑day basis and work within a team to be collaborative, efficient, and values based.
• Prepare stock and custom bulks per Quality System Procedures.
• Use ERP system to maintain lab stock and an accurate warehouse inventory.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Set‑up, operate, and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment (reactors, high shear mixers, balances, etc.).
• Follows, as well as possesses, strong written and verbal instructions.
• Verify Calibration of balances, volumetrics, and other laboratory equipment.
• Works effectively as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Exhibits organizational skills and attention to detail. Keep workspace clean to minimize hazards and contamination.
• Demonstrates math and computer skills.
• The ability to meet production goals.
• Learn quickly and is easily trainable.
• Maintains the ability to problem solve and apply retained knowledge.
• Ability to learn chemical nomenclature, properties, and proper handling of chemicals.
• Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy.
• Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs.
• Assist in problem solving issues with products as they arise.

Essential Knowledge and

Qualifications:

• 6 years experience in a production laboratory.
• High School Diploma, GED, Related experience/training or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft windows.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products.
• Proficient in internet‑based application programs.
• Two‑year degree in science or other technical field.

Desired Knowledge and

Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry with 2 years laboratory…