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With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech and agrigenomics. Our integrated 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 treatment for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation.
Job Description
The Associate Scientist II, Production will manufacture enzymes for the Company’s various product lines. The position may expand to also support manufacture of additional product lines and development of new products, applications and businesses.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily:
- Contribute to operations teams performing manufacturing, quality control, and production maintenance activities in a manner consistent with LGC-Lucigen’s ISO 13485 quality systems
- Assist in purifying recombinant proteins from different expression systems
- In accordance with designated procedures and work instructions, prepare and operate chromatography systems, dialysis/TFF operations, and buffer preparation
- Provide dedicated technical support for the development, implementation, and routine execution of amplicon sequencing kit manufacturing processes
- Support and follow protein production protocols geared towards robust and cost-effective supply of molecular biology/NGS proteins
- Process, record, and analyze data following approved protocols and using good documentation practices
- Identify and escalate events that deviate from normal operation
- Support process improvements, nonconformance reporting, investigations, and corrective/preventative actions as assigned
- Effectively communicate results to the LGC-Lucigen team
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of operational area
- Conscientiously learn and diligently follow the requirements of the site’s quality management system
- Perform other duties as required or assigned to meet business needs
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant life sciences field (molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, etc.)—or applicable industry experience
- Prior experience operating standard laboratory equipment (e.g. pH meters, conductivity meters, pipettes)
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and/or manufacturing protocols
- Familiarity with standard biological and analytical techniques, including PCR, SDS-PAGE, and western blotting
- Interest in and ability to learn protein purification using both manual and automated systems (AKTA platform), depth-filtration, and Tangential Flow Filtration operations
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of laboratory experience in molecular biology, genomics, process development, or production operations.
- Prior experience with protein production and purification in an industrial setting
- Experience performing reagent preparation, dilution calculations, and precise pipetting techniques.
- Experience with PCR and amplicon sequencing workflows, including library preparation and sample indexing.
- Experience handling oligonucleotides, primer pools, or sequencing reagents.
- Experience supporting process development, optimization, or technology transfer activities.
- Experience with functional testing (PCR, LAMP, etc.)
- Experience with bacteria fermentation
Competencies & Behaviours:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with technical staff and peers
- Ability to gather and organize information
- Proven reliable work ethic, with the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to effectively meet production needs
- Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Passion for continuous improvement, with demonstrated initiative and an ability to adapt to change in the environment
- Aptitude to work in a complex and rapidly growing company
- Results-oriented, ensuring targets are met on time and on budget
- Must be highly accurate and detail-oriented
- Demonstrated good professional judgment and reliability
- Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect
Additional Information
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
OUR VALUES
- PASSION
- CURIOSITY
- INTEGRITY
- BRILLIANCE
- RESPECT
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 maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, 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.
Company Description
With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech and agrigenomics. Our integrated 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 treatment for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation.
Job Description
The Associate Scientist II, Production will manufacture enzymes for the Company’s various product lines. The position may expand to also support manufacture of additional product lines and development of new products, applications and businesses.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily:
- Contribute to operations teams performing manufacturing, quality control, and production maintenance activities in a manner consistent with LGC-Lucigen’s ISO 13485 quality systems
- Assist in purifying recombinant proteins from different expression systems
- In accordance with designated procedures and work instructions, prepare and operate chromatography systems, dialysis/TFF operations, and buffer preparation
- Provide dedicated technical support for the development, implementation, and routine execution of amplicon sequencing kit manufacturing processes
- Support and follow protein production protocols geared towards robust and cost-effective supply of molecular biology/NGS proteins
- Process, record, and analyze data following approved protocols and using good documentation practices
- Identify and escalate events that deviate from normal operation
- Support process improvements, nonconformance reporting, investigations, and corrective/preventative actions as assigned
- Effectively communicate results to the LGC-Lucigen team
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of operational area
- Conscientiously learn and diligently follow the requirements of the site’s quality management system
- Perform other duties as required or assigned to meet business needs
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant life sciences field (molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, etc.)—or applicable industry experience
- Prior experience operating standard laboratory equipment (e.g. pH meters, conductivity meters, pipettes)
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and/or manufacturing protocols
- Familiarity with standard biological and analytical techniques, including PCR, SDS-PAGE, and western blotting
- Interest in and ability to learn protein purification using both manual and automated systems (AKTA platform), depth-filtration, and Tangential Flow Filtration operations
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of laboratory experience in molecular biology, genomics, process development, or production operations.
- Prior experience with protein production and purification in an industrial setting
- Experience performing reagent preparation, dilution calculations, and precise pipetting techniques.
- Experience with PCR and amplicon sequencing workflows, including library preparation and sample indexing.
- Experience handling oligonucleotides, primer pools, or sequencing reagents.
- Experience supporting process development, optimization, or technology transfer activities.
- Experience with functional testing (PCR, LAMP, etc.)
- Experience with bacteria fermentation
Competencies & Behaviours:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with technical staff and peers
- Ability to gather and organize information
- Proven reliable work ethic, with the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to effectively meet production needs
- Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Passion for continuous improvement, with demonstrated initiative and an ability to adapt to change in the environment
- Aptitude to work in a complex and rapidly growing company
- Results-oriented, ensuring targets are met on time and on budget
- Must be highly accurate and detail-oriented
- Demonstrated good professional judgment and reliability
- Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect
Additional Information
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
OUR VALUES
- PASSION
- CURIOSITY
- INTEGRITY
- BRILLIANCE
- RESPECT
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 maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Associate Scientist
Align your degree to PERM requirements
PERM filings require your foreign degree to match the job's minimum requirements exactly. Get a credential evaluation confirming your bachelor's or master's aligns with the U.S. SOC classification for Associate Scientist roles before applying.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Biotech and pharmaceutical companies that have already run PERM for similar roles understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-cycle. Search DOL disclosure data to confirm prior Associate Scientist filings before accepting an offer.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility early
If your role requires a master's degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive research experience, EB-2 may reduce your wait compared to EB-3. Clarify with your employer which category their petition will target before PERM begins.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Associate Scientist openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies already familiar with PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status, which cuts negotiation time significantly.
Confirm the recruitment process meets DOL standards
PERM requires your employer to advertise the role, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and certify prevailing wages via the OFLC Wage Search. Ask your employer or HR team how they handle this documentation to avoid audit delays.
File concurrent I-485 if your priority date is current
If your country of birth and EB-3 category have a current priority date, USCIS allows concurrent filing of the I-140 and I-485, which locks in your green card application date immediately after PERM approval and reduces total processing time.
Green Card Associate Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Scientist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position's minimum requirements. Roles requiring a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of specialized research experience typically qualify for EB-2. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3. The PERM application locks in the category based on the job description, not your personal credentials, so the offer letter wording matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, requires renewal every three years, and subjects you to the annual lottery unless you're cap-exempt. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no cap lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 together can take one to two years before you reach the adjustment of status stage, and applicants from certain countries face additional priority date backlogs.
How do I find Associate Scientist employers willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Associate Scientist roles by employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history. This is more reliable than asking during interviews, since it surfaces companies that have already completed PERM filings for similar roles and understand the full I-140 and adjustment of status process.
What does the PERM process look like for a research or lab role?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL certifying the role, the prevailing wage from the OFLC Wage Search, and proof that no qualified U.S. worker was displaced. DOL either certifies or audits the application. Certification typically takes six to eighteen months, after which your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. Lab and research roles with tightly defined technical skill requirements tend to have lower audit risk than broadly defined positions.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, if your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and you move to a similar role in the same or related occupation, your priority date and approved I-140 remain valid. Associate Scientist roles in adjacent research fields generally qualify as similar enough, but USCIS reviews the SOC codes and job duties, so confirm the match with your new employer before resigning.