Pathogen Safety Scientist
Parets del Valles, ES
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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. |
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We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.
We are looking for Pathogen Safety Scientist to join Product Development Department within Scientific Innovation Office Division at Instituto Grifols SA.
What your responsibilities will be
- Responsible for development and execution of procedures to quantify viral reduction as applied to processes for the manufacture of plasma-derived or genetically engineered recombinant products.
- Study of virus removal during various manufacturing steps will be a primary focus of the successful candidate.
- To have responsibility for assisting in design of protocols for outsourced/ contracted viral clearance studies and managing these studies with a high level of oversight.
- Assisting in preparation of pathogen safety risk assessment reports for manufacturing incidents with an impact on pathogen reduction steps in our manufacturing processes, inquiries from Regulatory agencies, and other topics.
Who you are
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
- M.S. in Virology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related life science degree.
- At least 6 years of experience in virology and biochemistry or a Ph.D. in Virology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related life science and at least 2-4 years of experience in virology, biochemistry or cell biology.
- A B.S. in Virology or related area and significant level of relevant experience will be considered. Experience in cell culture techniques and viral assays is preferable as is experience with process scale down and chromatography.
- Knowledge and familiarity with GLP regulations or experience within a GLP environment would be a plus.
- Have excellent problem-solving skills and be able to propose solutions to complex problems using state of the art information from the scientific literature.
What we offer
It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.
Information about Grifols is available at www.grifols.com. If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don’t hesitate to apply!
We look forward to receiving your application!
Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.
Flexibility for U Program: Occasionally remote
Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h.
Benefits package
Contract of Employment: Permanent position
Location: Parets del Vallès
Location: SPAIN : España : Parets del Valles:P1A