Associate Research Scientist II / Senior Associate 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:

The incumbent will provide technical and scientific expertise in the research and development of plasma derived or recombinant proteins or in support of the manufacture of plasma derived or recombinant proteins.  May have supervisory responsibility for up to approximately 2 scientists or technicians.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists in development of actions plans in support of departmental goals.
• Provides technical reports to immediate supervisor and within group meetings.
• Independently prepares procedures or technical reports.
• With supervision, effectively communicating technical results in team settings.
• In consultation with supervisor, applies sound scientific principles in development of solutions to technical problems within area of expertise.
• Assists in the design and interpretation of results for scientifically complex experiments.
• Executes experiments independently.

Additional Responsibilities:

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize personal tasks to meet deadlines. Executes action plans independently or as part of a team.
• Capable of supervising a small team of technicians.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Applies scientific principles in problem solving.
• Demonstrates knowledge in area of specialization
• Takes initiative in keeping current in area of specialization.
• Proficient with the use of MS Office software.

Requirements:

The candidate must have experience in the use of modern instrumental analytical techniques including but not limited to coagulation assays, enzymatic assays, immunoassays, chromatography (HPLC, GC, IC), capillary electrophoresis, and gel electrophoresis.

Associate Research Scientist II:

• Degree must be within a relevant field: (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology) Masters with no experience, or Bachelors plus 1-2 years, No degree requires 5 years of experience.
• 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.

Senior Associate Research Scientist I:

• Degree must be within a relevant field: (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology) Masters plus + 1 year experience, or Bachelors plus 3-4 years, No degree requires 7 years of experience.
• 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. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated 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.

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; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-RTP:USNC0003 - RTP NC-Research Building 85 

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