Manufacturing Associate

Job Purpose

The Manufacturing Associate I applies direct labor for manufacturing high‑quality diagnostic products using manual and semi‑automated equipment. The role is responsible for setting up, calibrating, and operating all manufacturing equipment in line with cGMP, POPs, SOPs, Safety, and departmental policies. Good judgment and critical thinking skills are used to make operator‑level decisions regarding product quality.

• Prepare products according to approved Manufacturing Process Operating Procedures (POP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), cGMP, and ISO 13485 quality systems.
• Perform all assigned manufacturing processes while adhering strictly to departmental safety policies to ensure minimal error.
• Maintain the work area in a clean and orderly fashion, promoting a positive teamwork environment and continuously sharing improvement ideas.
• Support other departments as needed to facilitate cross‑training and assist the business unit.
• Occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs using appropriate equipment.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the manager.

• Operate in biological and chemical manufacturing environments.
• Cleanroom environment.
• Weekend and off‑hour work may be required to accommodate the operations schedule.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to be on feet for 6‑10 hours per day.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a Life Science, cGMP/ISO environment, including clean rooms in a manufacturing department role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with a concentration in Biology, Chemistry, or related science.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The customary salary range for this position is:

Minimum pay rate: $21.15 USD per hour.

Maximum pay rate: $25.48 USD per hour.

The salary range covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors such as experience, skills, and location.

LGC 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, 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, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.