Scientist II - Assay Development

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Reporting to R&D Assay Development Manager, the Scientist II performs a broad range of laboratory work requiring application of professional judgment in the selection of specialized methods and techniques, and their application to specific tasks. Provides project updates. Performs duties in research and development including the ability to perform specialized lab techniques and good laboratory documentation practices.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs an expanded range of laboratory procedures and experiments
• Periodically communicates problems, and progress to supervisor
• Occasionally communicates status updates and results across the organization
• Presents results to senior/other research staff
• Selects appropriate experimental and analytical methods and define protocols
• Schedules own and team tasks and activities in accordance with assignments and priorities
• Detects deviations in results and potential problems, recommends modification in protocols or standard methodology to define the causes of deviations and overcome problems
• Under the supervision and approval of his/her supervisor, writes specialized laboratory procedures and reviews existing Procedures and Methods
• Compiles and interprets experimental data, performs calculations and prepares graphs to present and discuss them to his/her supervisor
• Writes research papers, reports, reviews, and technical summaries
• Review electronic or paper laboratory notebook making sure that all data is accurately recorded in accordance with guidelines and procedures

Internal Networking

To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:

• Mainly with R&D, Quality and Operations colleagues

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position

Required:

Bachelor's degree (Diplomatura) in the biological or related sciences.

Degree may be substituted by relevant skills and work experience

Valuable:
Any additional degree higher than that required in the previous section

Years of experience

Four (4) years previous scientific/in vitro diagnostic research experience required

Min knowledge

Laboratory experience

Basic knowledge of biological and chemical laboratory procedures.

Ability to operate laboratory equipment

Knowledge of basic software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP preferred

Language:
Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Advanced knowledge of English (reading, speaking and writing)

Skills & Capabilities

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to apply general scientific methods and theoretical knowledge to tasks within one area of expertise
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills. Flexibility in order to work with, and provide support for a number of people
• Oral and written communication skills
• Time management skills. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Thorough knowledge of design control processes and familiarity with quality standards as required
• Excellent analytical skills
• Able to work independently on the project with moderate guidance)

Travel Requirements

Sporadic travel or short-term assignment to an external lab may be required

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to apply.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.