R&D Scientist II - Biotech

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.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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
• Must be capable of performing all duties required of a Scientist I

Internal Networking

Qualifications

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

Travel Requirements

(%) - Sporadic travels

What we offer

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

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

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