Company Description
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
Job Purpose
As a Scientific Data Analyst, you will be responsible for creating, reviewing and updating product data for LGC Standards. This includes validating chemical and regulatory information, ensuring data accuracy and compliance, and supporting data operations across systems. You will also contribute to data quality initiatives, project support, and continuous improvement of data processes and tools.
Key Responsibilities
Product & Scientific Data Management
- Add new products to the ERP/PIM systems in line with portfolio-specific SOPs.
- Maintain and update analyte data (e.g., chemical name, CAS#, molecular formula) and pricing in ERP/PIM.
- Maintain and update regulatory (compliance) and transportation data (e.g. SDS).
- Validate analyte information using SciFinder and chemical structures using ChemDraw/Biovia.
- Ensure chemical structure images are accurate and available for the webshop.
- Extract and analyze data from ERP (IFS) and FileMaker Pro for reporting and validation.
Data Operations & Ticket Management
- Manage incoming data requests and tickets, ensuring timely and accurate updates aligned with SOPs.
- Maintain clear records of ticket progress and resolution.
Project Support
- Support data-related project tasks, including extraction, transformation, and loading.
- Collaborate with teams to understand requirements and deliver accurate outputs.
Data Quality & Governance
- Adhere to data governance policies and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Recognize and mitigate downstream impacts of data changes.
Communication & Collaboration
- Provide regular updates on progress and blockers.
- Contribute to team discussions and foster a collaborative environment.
Knowledge Sharing & System Improvements
- Help develop and maintain SOPs and training materials.
- Share system knowledge to support onboarding and upskilling.
- Participate in system testing and provide feedback for improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a STEM discipline
Competencies and Behaviors
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. IFS) and PIM tools.
- Proficiency in ChemDraw/Biovia and SciFinder.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Role Dimensions
- Collaborate with New Product Development and Product Management teams to manage product data.
- Work closely with local and global Compliance teams to maintain regulatory information.
- Suggest and support improvements to the system stack in collaboration with IT.
Direct Reports
None
Physical & Working Conditions/Hybrid Work
Office-based with hybrid work flexibility.
Essential competencies and behaviors
Resonates and operates 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.
For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com
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