Overview

The Senior Scientist in the Assay Development department is an experienced immunoassay developer expected to provide technical leadership across one or more development projects, acting as a subject matter expert and driving assay design, execution, and problem-solving from feasibility through validation.

Fully competent in one or more scientific/technical areas. Plans and conducts scientific assignments requiring mastery of specialized techniques and results analysis.

Working under general direction, provide project planning, tracking, and administrative support for a new product development project. He or she may also perform as an individual contributor on the project in his or her area of expertise. The position requires a degree of coordination and communication between the individual and the project team members including vendors. Occasionally interfaces with all levels of the organization from technician through management.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

- Supervises an expanded range of laboratory procedures and experiments.
- Periodically communicates problems, and progress to his/her supervisor.
- Periodically communicates status updates and results across the organization.
- Supervises the selection of appropriate experimental and analytical methods and define protocols.
- Schedules own and team activities in accordance with assignments and helps to set priorities.
- Detects deviations in results and potential problems, implements modification in protocols or standard methodology to define the causes of deviations and overcome problems. May offer solutions that are creative and/or inventive.
- Revises specialized laboratory procedures and reviews existing Procedures and Methods
- Supervises the coordination of the scheduling of laboratory testing.




- Defines short and mid-term objectives and implements plan to accomplish objectives under minimum supervision.
- Writes research papers, reports, reviews, and technical summaries.
- Prepares research proposals and funding applications/bids.
- Approves electronic or paper laboratory notebook making sure that all data is accurately recorded in accordance with guidelines and procedures.
- Supervises junior staff including technicians.
- May mentor Scientist I and Scientist II.
- Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.
- Must be capable of performing all duties required of a Scientist II.

Internal Networking

- To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as: Mainly with R&D;, Quality and Operations colleagues

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position

- Degree/studies Required: Bachelor's degree (Diplomatura) in the biological or related sciences.Valuable: Any additional degree higher than that required in the previous section
- Years of experience Professional experience is required, minimum seven years scientific/in vitro diagnostic research experience requiredValuable: proven expertise in Hemostasis and in particle-based turbidimetric and/or chemiluminescent immunoassays.
- Min knowledge Laboratory experience.Extensive knowledge of biological and chemical laboratory procedures. Ability to operate laboratory equipment.Proficiency in basic software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP preferred.Language:



Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Advanced knowledge of English (reading, speaking and writing).

Skills & Capabilities

- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to apply specialized scientific methods and theoretical knowledge to tasks within one area of expertise.
- Excellent Teamwork and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with other colleagues inside and outside project team.
- Oral and written communication skills. Ability to maintain strong communication in all directions.
- Time management skills in order to work on several different projects at the same time and prioritize tasks.
- Thorough knowledge of design control processes and familiarity with quality standards as required.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Well organized, able to handle large data sets, and communicate results, problems, and progress to the supervisors, and within the group as required.
- Ability to adapt to R&D; versátil and changing environment.
- Troubleshooting ability required.
- Must have the technical capacity to review data and reports and documents that are compliant with current company procedures.
- Scientific understanding of current analytical technologies, as well as the ability to explore and develop novel approaches to further advance innovative analytical methodologies.
- Reflects values of Werfen and OEM in the quality of work and working relationship.

Travel Requirements

Sporadic travel or short-term assignment to an external lab may be required.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

📌 Assay Development Senior Scientist (España)
🏢 Werfen
📍 España