Company Description
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.
Job Description
Responsibilities and Duties
Reception/Front Desk
- Receive all visitors and to contact the primary contacts
- Answer and route incoming calls
- Handle incoming and exiting mail
- Ensure security and visitor policies are followed
- Tackle front office issues and problems
- Manage office and/or other supplies
Support the Facilities Department
- Assist the Facilities Leaders and Associates in a wide range of activities
- Security related tasks and initiatives
- Seating plan updates and adjustments
- Assist with site wide, local or departmental communications
Support Other Departments as Required
- Various mini-projects and tasks will be assigned that arise in EHS, HR, and other departments
- Other possible duties may include data entry and or analysis, back-up responsibilities to various roles
- Assist with meeting and event planning, meals, town halls, etc.
- Assist with PowerPoint and other presentations
- Assist with various dedicated and specific software
Other Duties
- Perform other duties and complete additional projects as assigned, commensurate with job knowledge and experience
- Ensure appropriate processes and procedures are established, personnel are trained and adhering to them
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in science or a relevant field, or equivalent experience, is required.
- 2-3 years experience in a business setting
Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Active listening
Additional Information
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing critically important components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of 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 parental status, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard these factors.
For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com
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What We Do
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.
LGC’s tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimise food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.
LGC’s 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community.
LGC’s core purpose of Science for a safer world and its core values of passion, curiosity, integrity, brilliance and respect, drive its culture. As of 30 June 2021, it employs 4,350 employees, of which over 1,175 employees hold PhD and/or master’s degrees. Its products and services are delivered by highly qualified and experienced teams, operating from a global network of accredited sites that showcase its scientific and manufacturing capabilities.
