Research Associate I

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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary: 

Entry level position that performs research and/or development in collaboration with others to complete science-based projects.  

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory experiments in a safe, timely manner with supervision and frequent communication with the supervisor
• Aptitude and willingness to gain more skills and knowledge in a particular field of specialization
• Able to perform routine techniques, but requires training in new techniques
• Compiles and maintains data on results of analysis and communicates results to supervisor
• Runs and understands experimental protocols to analyze experimental data with supervisor's guidance
• Develops a working knowledge of their focus area and directly relevant scientific literature
• Ability to take direction from experienced scientists and contribute in a team environment
• Shares findings internally (e.g., at lab and company meeting presentations) with guidance
• Troubleshoots problems with guidance
• May attend scientific conferences and present posters
   

Additional Responsibilities:

• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Applies knowledge and basic problem-solving techniques to define and resolve problems.
• Compiles, maintains, and acts on results of analysis and communicates these results to the supervisor 
• Works on problems of limited scope

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to repeat and follow detailed scientific procedures with supervision
• Capable of growth in acquiring new skills and understanding new concepts
• Ability to determine a course of action based on given guidelines.
• Ability to learn Rodent handling and dosing; prior rodent handling and dosing experience a plus
• Experience with applicable scientific techniques a plus (ie. immunohistochemistry, basic molecular biology techniques)
• Able to exchange standard/basic information with colleagues and immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the team/group.

Education:

BA/BS; Educational degree must be relevant to the position (e.g. biomedical research, physiology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or neuroscience.)

 

Experience:

Typically requires no previous professional experience.

 

Equivalency:

AA (relevant to the position) plus 2 years of work experience

 

The estimated pay scale for the Research Associate III role based in San Carlos, CA, is $90k - $95k per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to X% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match, and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity, and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

 

 

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

 

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with arrests or convic