Senior Research Scientist I

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

This Senior Research Scientist I is a key role in our research team, responsible for the purification of new proteins to support various Protein Discovery research studies. This individual will utilize a range of techniques such as chromatography, electrophoresis, diafiltration, centrifugation and other techniques to isolate and purify proteins from complex mixtures for plasma-derived proteins and/or cell culture matrices for recombinant proteins. The individual will have extensive experience with 20+ years of hands-on training in the biopharmaceutical industry, specifically executing the purification of plasma-derived and bio-better proteins, as well as recombinant proteins. They will be expected to handle sample preparation, monitor the purification process, and verify the integrity and concentration of the proteins. Their work will be instrumental in ensuring the availability of high-quality proteins for our discovery research endeavors.

In addition to protein purification, the individual will also conduct assays to characterize the purified proteins. They will perform various biochemical and biophysical assays to determine the proteins' properties such as structure, function, interactions, and purity. These techniques may include, but not limited to, biochemical assays such as ELISA, western blotting, electrophoresis, and nephelometry. The ability to interpret assay results and present findings in a clear and concise manner is crucial. This role requires a strong background in protein biochemistry, excellent problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Primary responsibilities for role:

• Responsible for independently identifying actions required to support departmental objectives.
• Execute action plans independently, as part of a team, or as the lead for a departmental team.
• Independently prepares and edits procedures or technical reports of a complex nature, including data interpretation.
• Independently applies sound scientific principles in development of innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Capable of leading others in problem-solving efforts.
• Capable of mentoring/training junior staff in relevant principles and/or guidelines.
• Capable of serving as technical consultant within functional area.
• Independently designs, executes, and interprets results for novel and scientifically complex experiments.
• Capable of directing others in study execution.

Additional Responsibities

• Maintains laboratory facilities in accordance with company policies and industrial best practices.
• Provides support for research and developmental studies, clinical or commercial manufacturing as needed.
• Identifies, implements, and qualifies, as necessary, equipment to meet industrial best practices or achieve compliance with regulatory expectations.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong ability to set and meet deadlines, multitask and prioritize resources based on project needs.
• Demonstrates critical judgment and strategic thinking sufficient to represent functional area concerns on cross-functional teams.
• Capable of representing the functional area on a cross-functional team and presenting technical data at team meetings.
• Capable of supervising up to six scientific personnel.
• Capable of effectively communicating functional area and departmental results in cross-functional settings.
• Must have advanced written communication and excellent oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to creatively apply scientific principles in problem solving in potentially novel areas.
• Understands and applies standardized root cause analysis, investigation tools and methodologies.
• Has considerable knowledge in professional field of specialization.
• Evidence of publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Proficient with the use of MS Office software.

Senior Research Scientist II responsibilities include all of the above plus:

• Responsible for representing the functional area or capable of leading a cross-functional team to achieve identified objectives.
• Develops creative, novel programs to meet departmental objectives.
• Mentors others in experimental design.

Education & Experience for Senior Research Scientist I:

• Educational degrees must be relevant to position (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology)
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of work experience
  • Master's degree with at least 4 years of work experience
  • PhD with at least 2 years of work experience

Education & Experience for Senior Research Scientist II:

• Educational degrees must be relevant to position (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology)
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of work experience
  • Master's degree wtih at least 8 years of work experience

Equivalency:

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 2 years of experience.

Occupational Demands:

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. 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 of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Moderate lifting of 15-30lbs. with a maximum lift of 35 lbs. May reach above and below shoulder height. Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently works with diverse groups to obtain consensus on complex issues. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues. Performs a wide range of complex tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

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