Lead Facilities & Qualification Specialist

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 Lead Facilities & Qualification Specialist  role is vital for ensuring our manufacturing facilities, utilities, and equipment run efficiently and conform fully to regulatory, quality, and safety guidelines. By joining LGC, you will engage in ground-breaking projects, collaborating with varied teams to effectively implement solutions that advance our operational capabilities.

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

• Coordinate day-to-day facilities-related activities supporting manufacturing operations
• Serve as the primary contact for facility maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects, supervising select staff in safety, efficiency, facilities management, cost, equipment, and engagement. This supports the organization’s operational activities.
• Manage and perform preventative maintenance and calibration
• Coordinate activities with external vendors, contractors, and service providers
• Maintain facility documentation such as layouts, utility diagrams, and room classifications
• Support facility planning, expansions, renovations, and equipment installations
• Ensure facilities meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate qualification processes (IQ, OQ, PQ) for manufacturing facilities, utilities, and equipment
• Develop, revise, and manage qualification and validation documentation, including protocols, reports, and traceability matrices
• Schedule and track qualification activities to ensure timely completion and minimal impact to operations
• Support commissioning and qualification of new equipment and modified systems
• Ensure requalification activities are conducted as required by change control or periodic review
• Participate in initiatives passionate about capacity planning, scenario analysis, and operational excellence (OE)
• Prepare and present schedule and operational performance metrics to cross-functional collaborators; identify trends and bring up discrepancies to business management as appropriate
• Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy
• Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, life sciences, facilities management, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable work experience
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, facilities, validation, or quality role
• Working knowledge of facility and equipment qualification principles (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., GMP, ISO)
• Experience using organisational systems to manage and complete work orders
• Proven track record participating in or leading cross-functional programs or projects
• Demonstrated behaviours to effectively lead, manage, and motivate team members and provide technical mentorship
• Demonstrated communication skills, with the ability to communicate in various formats to external partners and all levels of an organisation
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel programs

Desired Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical manufacturing
• Knowledge of utilities qualification (HVAC, water systems, compressed gases)
• Experience with change management systems and electronic document management systems
• Understanding of risk-based qualification approaches and lifecycle validation concepts

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.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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