Quality Assurance Associate - Temporary

Company Description With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany, and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech, and agrigenomics. Our coordinated portfolio of products, services, and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World, and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatments for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, hard-working organization. At our site in Alexandria, Minnesota, we design, manufacture, test and provide service support of LGC, Biosearch Technologies laboratory instrumentation and consumables. Products produced and distributed from this location enable scientists to make the world a safer place and enables customers in areas such as developing and identifying new plant hybrids, testing and tracking of food products for food safety, and research to support human diagnostic testing. The Alexandria site represents a centre of excellence for Biosearch Technologies in the areas of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service by supplying and supporting customers and team members around the world. Our services are accredited to the ISO 9001 quality standard.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Associate provides administrative and documentation support to the Quality Assurance team at the LGC Alexandria site. The position supports the organization, maintenance, and tracking of quality records and other routine Quality Management System activities. This role works under the direction of Quality Assurance personnel and may interact with Production, Production Control, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and other internal departments to collect information, route documentation, maintain trackers, and support timely completion of assigned quality administrative activities. This role is a part-time temporary 6 month assignment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to capably perform each of the following essential duties:

• Assist with maintaining accurate and complete electronic and hard-copy quality files
• Support the routing of documents for review, approval, revision, and archival
• Assist with formatting quality documents using approved templates
• Support periodic reviews of files to identify missing, incomplete, or outdated records
• Escalate documentation discrepancies to the appropriate Quality Assurance team member
• Enter and update information in approved quality systems, spreadsheets, and databases
• Assist with maintaining administrative trackers for deviations, COAs, nonconformances, rework, corrective actions, training, document changes, and other quality activities
• Assist with compiling supporting documentation for quality events and investigations
• Support follow-up and closure activities by collecting records and maintaining action-item trackers
• Assist with production record organization and administrative review in accordance with established instructions
• Review entered information for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with maintaining organized electronic folders for metrics, reports, and supporting records
• Support temporary projects and other administrative quality activities as assigned
• Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and meet established due dates
• Ability to work independently on routine activities while recognizing when assistance or escalation is required
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel

Desired Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing, laboratory, medical device, biotechnology, or quality environment
• Familiarity with quality records, document control, production records, technical writing of CAD design, and electronic quality systems
• Experience maintaining spreadsheets, logs, databases, or administrative trackers
• Familiarity with data-integrity and good documentation practices

Behavioural and Interpersonal Competencies:

• Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect
• Demonstrates integrity, accuracy, and dependability
• Works effectively with Quality Assurance and cross-functional team members
• Ability to follow established procedures and accepts direction and feedback
• Communicates promptly when records, information, or instructions are unclear
• Adapts to changing assignments and departmental priorities

Additional Information

The customary salary range for this position is:

Minimum pay rate: $20.00 USD per hour Maximum pay rate: $30.00 USD per hour The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience, skills, and location.

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

Equal opportunities 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, pregnancy or parental, 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. For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com #scienceforasaferworld