Careers

Our close collaboration with our diverse customers helps diagnose, heal, and feed our growing population. That’s why we say our purpose is Science for a Safer World. Do you have the passion to drive science forward and help solve complex challenges like these?

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Our people make it possible

Our science makes the world safer and our people make it possible. It is in the combination and richness of our people’s values and strengths that remarkable achievements emerge. That’s why building an inclusive work environment is so important to us. 

Your growth

Whether you are looking for your first job or are later in your career, we can help you develop and reach your full potential.

We will support your professional growth through our talent and performance management programmes. We will also provide secondment opportunities and the chance to represent LGC at conferences, customer forums and sector skills councils.

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Female scientist in LGC building

Be yourself

As an equal opportunities employer, we value equality and diversity. We want LGC to be a place of openness and respect regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, ability, gender, or sexual orientation.

A place where you can be yourself, thrive, and realise your full potential. Where your contribution to Science for a Safer World absolutely matters, every day. It is on these foundations that we continue to build our inclusive and welcoming culture.

Your wellbeing

A healthy work/life balance is fundamental to creating a productive, contented, and loyal team, supported by a comprehensive benefits package.

We recognise the efforts of our LGC colleagues through our reward and recognition programmes to ensure their hard work and significant achievements are celebrated.

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Explore job opportunities

LGC offers many different career avenues to explore across our business units:

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Our values

No matter where you work within LGC Group, our five values inspire us to make a difference, and help us stay focused on our purpose of Science for a Safer World. 

Passion for our work makes the world a safer place. We are inspired by our purpose. It drives us forward to deliver the best we can every day.

Curiosity makes tomorrow’s innovations possible. We challenge and question to discover creative and innovative solutions, enabling our customers and LGC to grow and evolve.

Integrity is embedded in LGC and our 180+ year heritage. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and trust our colleagues to do the right thing.

Brilliance is in everything we do. Our remarkable colleagues are experts in their field. They collaborate to deliver brilliant science to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Respect for individuality and diversity is our strength. We respect and value our colleagues, our customers, our environment and our science.

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