Associate Scientist

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 position supports the company's Discovery Research function to advance preclinical drug development scientific initiatives. This position plans and executes in vivo and/or in vitro laboratory research to complete science-based projects under the direction of a supervisor.  This position conducts experiments and collaborates with others on complex research projects relevant to long-term objectives to identify novel therapeutics and understand mechanisms of action. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizes, designs, plans, performs, and analyzes scientific experimental studies in a safe and timely manner.
• Performs experimental research in a laboratory setting under the direction of supervisor
• Regularly multitasks and highly skilled at establishing timelines in addition to scheduling, following, and meeting them.
• Analyzes data and draws conclusions on projects of moderate scope.
• Shares findings internally and externally at scientific conferences.
• Produces data and generates written reports with moderate guidance; provides input into the outlines and figures for papers.
• Recognizes and assesses problems in experimental studies; demonstrates problem-solving skill by using professional concepts and company policies and procedures.
• Manages a research program of moderate scope, including experimental design, execution, and analysis, under direction of supervisor.
• Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and independent thought (ie. In vivo/In vitro studies to understand mechanism of action for novel therapeutics)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills requiring the application of scientific theory and creative skills in the development of hypotheses and experimental approaches
• Explains highly complex projects of moderate scope to junior team members
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Trains others in their technical areas of expertise

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to define, set and meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize resources based on project needs
• Highly capable of utilizing advanced techniques
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong presentation skills and able to articulate findings to various levels to management. Must be able to adapt style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters.
• Ability to understand projects goals and capability to anticipate resource needs (delegation and/or collaboration on  tasks required to meet goals)
• In vivo mouse experience is required with familiarity with tissue regeneration models is preferred (i.e. liver/muscle/nerve)
• Experience with IP/IV dosing, survival surgery, primary cell isolation/analysis is necessary with the ability to independently troubleshoot problems of diverse scope
• In vivo/In vitro laboratory experience is required
• Experience with complex laboratory techniques is necessary with the ability to independently troubleshoot problems of diverse scope
• Exhibits technical proficiency of scientific techniques (ie.  Multicolor flow, immunohistochemistry, RT-qPCR); complete knowledge and full understanding of area of specialization

Education:

PhD; Educational degrees must be relevant to position (e.g., Biological and biomedical sciences)

Experience:

0-2 years of relevant experience

Equivalency:

BA/BS with 8+ years of experience, Master's degree with 5+ years of experience

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job.  The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

The estimated pay scale for the Associate Scientist role based in San Carlos, California is $110,000.00-$115,000.00 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in 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 conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-San Carlos:USALKA - Alkahest Inc 

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