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About LGC
LGC (http://www.lgcgroup.com/ ) is the
international science-based company and market leader in
analytical, forensic, biotechnology and diagnostic services,
as well as diagnostic products, proficiency testing and reference
standards. LGC operates in a variety of international markets which
underpin the safety, health and security of the public and the
regulation of industry, for both public and private sector
clients.
LGC has five divisions - LGC Forensics, LGC
Genomics, LGC Health Sciences, LGC Standards and LGC Science &
Technology. The latter includes specialist laboratories
delivering contracts for the Department for Business, Innovation
and Skills (BIS) and supports LGC's designated role as the UK's
National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical
measurement.
Our operations are extensively accredited to
international quality standards such as ISO/IEC 17025. With
headquarters in Teddington, South West London, the LGC Group
employs over 1,700 staff in 36 laboratories and centres globally.
The genesis of LGC dates back to 1842, and for more than 100 years
it has been home to the UK statutory function of Government
Chemist. Formerly the Laboratory of the Government Chemist, LGC was
privatised in 1996 and is now majority-owned by funds managed by
Bridgepoint.
About LGC Forensics
LGC Forensics is a division of LGC and is the UK’s largest, full
service forensic science provider. LGC Forensics has expertise in a
broad range of forensic disciplines, to address the simplest to the
most complex of cases. We provide full casework and analytical
services in DNA techniques, controlled drugs, toxicology, ecology,
questioned documents, digital crime, firearms and ballistics and
forensic pathology in support of modern policing.
With circa 700 staff, nine laboratories and
centres across the UK and two in Germany, LGC Forensics is able to
provide a range of bespoke services at a local level, therefore
attracting a wide variety of customers drawn from police forces and
other law enforcement agencies, HM Coroners, government
departments, defence lawyers, as well as private corporations and
individuals.
LGC Forensics has access to a wide range of
other specialist teams across the LGC Group including a close
working relationship with the largest group of Home Office
Pathologists, Forensic Pathology Services and a unique Victim
Identification and Mass Fatalities Team. LGC Forensics laboratories
are located in Teddington (Middlesex), Bromsgrove (Worcestershire),
Culham (Oxfordshire), St. Neots (Cambridgeshire) Runcorn and Risley
(Cheshire), Tamworth (Staffordshire), Wakefield (Yorkshire) with a
specialist firearms facility in Leeds. German operations are
located in Cologne and Berlin.
About LGCStandards
LGC Standards provides products and services
to improve measurement and quality control within the laboratory,
and is part of LGC, whose LGC Science & Technology Division
acts as the UK National Measurement Institute for chemical and
bioanalytical measurements. LGC Standards supplies over 100,000
products, including reference materials, pharmaceutical impurity
reference standards (produced under ISO Guide 34 accreditation),
biological standards and reagents, and proficiency testing. LGC
Standards is headquartered in Teddington, Middlesex, UK. Its global
centre for excellence in proficiency testing is located in Bury
(Greater Manchester). LGC Standards has offices in France, Germany,
Italy, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, China, Russia, United
Arab Emirates, and the UK, a joint venture presence in
India, and representatives in Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic,
Finland, Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands, Romania, Turkey and the
US.
About LGC Genomics
A division of the LGC Group, LGC Genomics delivers high quality
services and products for DNA and genetic analysis and sample
preparation including:
- Genotyping services
- DNA sequencing and next generation DNA
sequencing services
- Genotyping assays and reagents
- DNA and RNA extraction services
- DNA extraction products
- Genomic services
- Instruments, reagents and consumables for
molecular biology
- Pharmacogenetics and diagnostic
services.