LGC Group

Manage product categories and vendor relationships to optimize spend and lead sourcing activities including RFx and negotiations. | Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and team management experience. | LGC Biosearch Technologies locations Petaluma and Novato, CA, as well as our sister site in Denmark, represent a focused, collaborative culture of producing mission-critical genomics components, primarily oligonucleotides and supporting reagents, for our diverse customer base. We believe in Science for a Safer World and have embodied our mission by supporting first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic where our Biosearch Technologies portfolio has been and continues to be enabling millions of PCR tests worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organization. Job Description We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Procurement Category Manager to join our Procurement team supporting the LGC Diagnostics and Genomics Business Unit. This role will responsible for managing key product categories and strategic vendor relationships, supporting purchasing activities within our sites while also leading initiatives to improve processes and optimize spend. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of category expertise, supplier management skills, negotiation and have demonstrated results within the Procurement function in an operational environment. Key Responsibilities Category Management Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals. Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities. Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned categories, including RFx processes, negotiations, and contracting. Monitor category performance and implement cost-saving initiatives. Supplier & Vendor Management Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers. Lead supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions when needed. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure supplier alignment with business needs. Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier risk. Process Improvement & Team Collaboration Identify and implement improvements to procurement processes, tools, and policies. Support the development of standardized ways of working across the procurement team. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive procurement excellence and operational efficiency. Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives and change management efforts. Direct and indirect team management General Procurement Support Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Support internal stakeholders with purchasing needs and guidance. Maintain accurate records and documentation in procurement systems. Provide mentorship and support to junior team members as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other related field. 5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing. Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills. Proven experience in process improvement and change management. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Team management skills and experience Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (e.g., ERP, e-sourcing platforms). Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). Competencies & Behaviours: Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect Self-motivated to uncover issues and drive improvement. Passion for continuous improvement, process and metric driven. Proven ability to deliver results. Work well in a team environment and communicate with all levels of the organization. Ability to influence others across a matrixed organization, as well as externally (e.g. suppliers) Additional Information Pay range for this role is: Minimum: USD$124,440/ per year Maximum: USD$168,360/ per year The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors like 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com #scienceforasaferworld Work Arrangement: Hybrid Department: Procurement Compensation: USD 124440 - USD 168360 - yearly

Lead design and maintenance of enterprise software with technical leadership and mentorship. | Bachelor's degree and 8+ years software development experience with expertise in modern languages and cloud platforms. | LGC PT provides support services to API. These services include packaging and shipping, customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and IT. LGC PT also offers an ISO / IEC 17043 accredited proficiency testing program for clinical laboratories outside of the United States who prefer a different schedule and sample format than U.S. laboratories. Together, API and LGC PT support the American Proficiency Institute proficiency testing program, which is known for its innovation and exceptional service. API administers all technical and regulatory aspects of the PT program; its team of Medical Laboratory Scientists are experts in proficiency testing with 174 years of combined experience in PT. The team is responsible for program planning, sample procurement, statistical review of participant data, performance evaluation, and technical support. API is backed by LGC PT's customer service team, who are renowned for their personal and responsive service. In addition, the LGC PT Supply Chain assembles and ships >145,000 PT kits to API participants each year, with processes designed to help ensure the accuracy of the PT kits. Job Description The Senior Software Engineer is a highly experienced technical professional responsible for design, modernization, and ongoing support of critical software systems that underpin the operations of API. As an essential member of the Software Development Team, they play a critical part in shaping the organization's technical direction, influencing architectural decisions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and maintainable software. The Senior Software Engineer serves as a subject matter expert, champions engineering best practices, and contributes to the long-term technology roadmap in support of business objectives. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Technical Leadership and Strategy Lead the design, development, modernization, and maintenance of enterprise software applications supporting API and LGC Proficiency Testing operations. Influence and guide architectural decisions to ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and security. Advise leadership and stakeholders on strategic technology choices, emerging technologies, and technical investments. Contribute to the development and execution of the organization's technology roadmap. Serve as a trusted technical advisor for complex initiatives and critical business projects. Software Design & Development Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions using modern development practices. Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards. Own the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across multiple systems and environments. Engineering Excellence Help to drive adoption of modern development practices (Agile, CI/CD, DevOps). Lead initiatives to strengthen automated testing, including unit, integration, and UI testing frameworks. Conduct design reviews and code reviews to ensure technical excellence and knowledge sharing. Promote documentation standards and maintain technical knowledge repositories. Mentorship and Team Development Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers. Promote best practices in coding standards, testing, documentation, and DevOps. Support a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and collaboration within the development team. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent expertise). Expertise in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript. Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and system design. Experience with databases, APIs, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and microservices architecture. Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern engineering practices. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to handle ambiguity. Experience leading or mentoring development teams Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Experience leading technical teams or acting as a technical lead. Expertise in cloud-native development and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tooling. Key Competencies Technical leadership and strategic thinking Mentorship and team development Continuous improvement mindset Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement Attention to detail and commitment to quality Adaptability in a fast-evolving technical environment Additional Information Join LGC and become part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and brilliance in all we do. We are committed to encouraging a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission. Our positive and inclusive culture ensures that we can compete and succeed in our goals while encouraging respect and innovation. Our values: PASSION CURIOSITY INTEGRITY BRILLIANCE RESPECT 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 #scienceforasaferworld Science for a Safer World A global life sciences leader partnering with customers worldwide to solve critical challenges in diagnosing, treating, feeding, and protecting our population. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Work Arrangement: Hybrid Department: IT

Identify, qualify, and engage with customers to position and sell Biosearch & Clinical Diagnostics products, collaborating with the commercial team to meet revenue goals. | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Life Sciences, strong sales and communication skills, ability to work autonomously with some travel, and preferably experience in life sciences or molecular biology. | We are ideally interested in speaking with candidates who have a technical background in either Molecular Biology or Clinical Diagnostics Biosearch & Clinical Diagnostics is seeking a tenacious & engaging Inside Sales Specialist for the South Central region (TX, AL, AR, CO, KS, LA, MO, MS, NM, OK) in North America, with a strong scientific background looking to advance their professional sales career. If you are driven by results, enjoy creating new business opportunities, creative problem solving, learning new technologies and collaborating with your colleagues to provide solutions that enable Science for a Safer World for our customers, this may be the right team for you. The Inside Sales Specialist will take charge of successfully positioning and selling the Biosearch & Clinical Diagnostics portfolio inc. products and services. The job involves identifying, qualifying and engaging with new and existing customers, positioning LGC Biosearch & Clinical Diagnostics products in order to provide solutions to their scientific and business needs, and working closely with the commercial team to achieve shared revenue and growth goals. The position is home based, with expectations to attend meetings on a regular basis with a dedicated sales territory. An element of international travel will also be a part of the role (<10%). The ideal candidate resides in TX, AL, AR, CO, KS, LA, MO, MS, NM, OK • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Life Sciences • Confirmed, effective time management and organizational skills • Ability to work autonomously and to travel as needed (<10%) • Outstanding interpersonal and networking skills to drive successful relationship building • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with experience or ability to effectively report and supervise sales metrics • Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills • Motivated, high-energy and positive “can-do” approach • Strong skills and expertise in using Microsoft Office and associated applications. • Data Analytics expertise using Microsoft Excel. • Excellent business and sales presentation skills using PowerPoint. Preferred Qualifications: • Minimum of 1 year of experience in sales, account management, or customer service. • Proven understanding and skills in effective sales process including forecasting • Experience in the life science industry, including bench/lab work in molecular biology or genetics • Proficiency with SalesForce.com or other CRM for pipeline and account management We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. At LGC we are passionate about delivering Science for a Safer World. Our work enables research to move faster, diagnosis of disease to be more impactful and helps to support a growing global population. We provide our teams with an environment where they can progress their scientific knowledge and interest, cultivate their passion for scientific discoveries and develop in their role.