Sr. Associate Research Scientist II

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.

This position is in the BioAnalytics Analytical Research group. The selected candidate will be responsible for independently designing and executing analytical methods for new projects and for investigations of licensed products. The incumbent will be expected to work effectively under general supervision and contribute to the team effort to support R&D projects.  The ability to analyze and interpret data is essential.  Presentation of data to and participation on cross-functional teams are required. Additional tasks associated with laboratory support will be requested as needed. The analyst may participate in development and validation of new analytical techniques following cGMP. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

1. The candidate will perform routine to technically more diverse testing and analysis with minimal assistance using modern instrumental analytical techniques including but not limited to Circular Dichroism, Capillary electrophoresis, chromatography (HPLC, UPLC, GC, IC), Multi angle light scattering, Field Flow Fractionation, Particle analysis, Gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, Isoelectric focusing, and FT-IR.
2. The candidate will be involved in the development and qualification or validation of analytical methods.
3. The candidate is expected to identify analytical techniques in the literature and adapt them for use in our laboratory and to develop new methods for analyte identification and quantification.
4. The candidate will perform accurate technical/GXP review of other operators work and can interpret/ understand trends in data.
5. The candidate will perform data analysis and publish reports.
6. The candidate must have strong scientific understanding of the test methods being performed as well as the intermediates/products being tested  

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. The candidate must have experience in the use of modern instrumental analytical techniques, including but not limited to Circular Dichroism, Capillary electrophoresis, chromatography (HPLC, UPLC, GC, IC), Multi angle light scattering, Field Flow Fractionation, Particle analysis, Gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, Isoelectric focusing, and FT-IR.
2. The candidate must be able to recognize when to modify a standard approach to be more effective and incorporates new technology when appropriate. Frequent communication with personnel from other departments is often necessary to fulfill project assignments.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
4. Self-starter with strong work ethics and the ability to exercise good judgment.
5. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
6. Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
7. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
8. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
9. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
10. Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 

Requirements:

BS with 5+ years of experience or a MS 3+ years of experience. Educational degrees must be relevant to position (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology)

 

Work is performed in a clinical and/or a laboratory environment; exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms, exposure to electrical office equipment, and exposure to chemicals. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.   Frequently sits and bends neck for 4-6 hours per day. May stand and twist neck for 2-4 hours per day. Occasionally walks, bends and twists waist and squats. Frequent hand movement with the ability to make fast, simple, mov