Principal Engineer

Company Description

LGC’s Diagnostics & Genomics Division develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of catalogue and custom-developed diagnostic quality solutions and component materials in addition our Genomic side of the business has integrated portfolio of products, services and expert support for your entire genomic work flow including Nucleic acid sample preparation, Oligos, probes, primers, Sequencing cloning, protein expression, PCR instruments, reagents and consumables for the extended life sciences industry. We partner with IVD assay developers, and pharmaceutical, CRO and academic institutions in commercialization activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline - from concept and early-stage research, through expedited product development and onwards into routine clinical use. Laboratorians and diagnostic professionals across disciplines of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical genomics rely on LGC’s products to support accurate and reliable diagnostic results.

Each day, our world-class staff, scientific expertise, operational efficiency, and superior quality systems are ready to support the range of advanced technologies that collectively improve patient outcomes - from the widely adopted and established through to cutting-edge NGS and precision diagnostics.

Job Description

We're looking for a Principle Engineer to join our LGC team in Alexandria!

This role will be responsible for crafting new engineering processes, standards and technology. Sound like you?

You will own the company in the area of innovation and have a major impact in the development of new products, including intellectual property. The position may exercise considerable latitude in resolving technical objectives of assignments and be passionate about long term results. You'll have positive interaction and collaboration with industry experts along with communicating effectively with subject matter experts across business units.

Technology Research: Research new and existing technologies that are needed for the strategic development projects including close collaboration with the Business Development and Research team for evaluation of technical options to select the accurate direction for our organization. This includes detailing and communicating data and evaluation notes along with technical recommendations.

Technology Development: This responsibility will include applying multiple engineering disciplines to difficult engineering problems. These technologies must meet the design inputs provided by our Strategy and Product Management teams.

Engineering Process and Standards Development: Assisting, and in some cases leading, in the creation of effective engineering processes and development of department and company standards. Examples may include, optics, micro fluidics, motion, materials and others.

Documentation and Support of Intellectual Property: Maintaining an engineering notebook per the company’s standards. Supporting intellectual property reviews and recommendations within the engineering team. In addition, this resource will have the opportunity to develop and generate new intellectual property and invention(s) at LGC as a primary or supporting inventor. This is an encouraged deliverable.

Project Team Participation: Serve as a project team member, accountable for deliverables. Cooperate with other disciplines in development activities including software design, controls design, electrical design, mechanical design, document control, quality engineering, test engineering, manufacturing and filed support services. Promotes / applies corporate processes including: design and development, verification and validation, engineering change control, and risk assessment for all designs.

Qualifications

• PHD or MS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field and a minimum of 7 years experience or a B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field and a minimum of 10 years experience, or equivalent.
• Strong creativity and problem solving skills.
• Experience with the accurate software tools required for the assigned specialties.
• Experienced with testing and lab instruments.
• High proficiency in the use of personal computers and related software.
• Experience in Microsoft .NET technologies (VB.net, C#) a plus.
• Experience in Web programming and technologies (HTML, JavaScript, etc.) a plus.
• Experience in PLC controls and IEC-61131 (TwinCAT software) a plus.
• Experience with electrical circuit design and prototyping specifically with PLC hardware, embedded systems, RS232, Ethernet and network systems a plus.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience.
• Experience in patents and intellectual property document writing a plus.

Additional Information

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum: $76,875 annually

Maximum: $128,125 annually

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: 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!

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.