Assistant Chemist​/Associate Chemist

Do you want to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to improve the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company which, since its foundation in Barcelona in 1909, has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people all over the world. Our four divisions - Bioscience, Diagnostic, Hospital and Bio Supplies - develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 100 countries and regions.

This is a 2nd shift position;
Hours are 3:00pm - 11:30pm | Monday - Friday

Performs chemical testing of moderate to advanced complexity within a Quality Control Laboratory in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner following established written procedures while maintaining complete and accurate records of the work and results. This testing is required for the release of raw materials, in‑process materials, and final containers. This position will primarily support the in‑process testing groups. The in‑process group is responsible for completing real time testing to directly support the manufacturing process.

• Conduct routine and non‑routine chemical testing (assays) according to procedure. Tests consist of both manual (preparing dilutions which are analyzed spectrophotometrically) and automated (chromatography, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, etc.) assays.
• Follow the requirements of Grifols’ Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Maintain complete and accurate records of work performed and test results.
• Calibrate equipment and perform equipment maintenance.
• Perform non‑routine duties, housekeeping duties, etc. as assigned.
• Learn and follow the methods and the techniques of the chemical tests to be performed. This learning is a continuation of learning that occurred as Assistant Chemist.
• Perform assigned testing in an accurate and efficient manner. Keep complete and accurate records of the work performed and results.
• Train Assistant Chemists and other Associate Chemists in areas of this Associate Chemist’s knowledge, experience, and expertise.
• May coordinate laboratory activities in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Remain compliant with all applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and training standards, goals, and objectives.
• Support development, validation, and revision of laboratory procedures as assigned.
• Conduct all work with a focus on safety, quality, and timely throughput.

An Assistant Chemist participates in Quality Control studies (blind testing series, validation protocols, precision and accuracy studies) of the tests for which they are trained. Remain compliant with all applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and training standards, goals, and objectives. Conduct all work with a focus on safety, quality, and timely throughput.

The Assistant Chemist is expected to progress to a performance level requiring less direct supervision (either by the Laboratory Supervisor or the assigned Associate Chemist trainer). The Assistant Chemist position requires basic time/work management skills as the incumbent is expected to complete work assignments accurately and efficiently with only infrequent review by the Lab Supervisor. The Assistant Chemist is expected to have basic verbal and written communication skills.

The Assistant Chemist is expected to maintain a professional relationship with peers, to be an effective member of the lab "team" working toward common goals, and to work well in a situation in which most equipment necessary to complete one's daily assignment is also used by others.

• Assistant Chemist – An associate degree in chemistry or a related curriculum and a minimum of six months of applicable laboratory experience or a BS/BA degree in chemistry or related curriculum is required.
• Associate Chemist – The Associate Chemist position is normally a progression from the Assistant Chemist position in the Quality Assurance Chemistry Labs. Therefore, the Associate Chemist position also requires knowledge equivalent…