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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.

This Senior Associate Research Scientist I position is in the CMC Development, Bioanalytics, Analytical Operations Group. The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting testing of process intermediates and final container in support of manufacturing, process development, developmental stability, validation and other R&D projects. Other responsibilities include cGXP documentation, sample login, data review, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, data analysis, and other tasks assigned by management. The analyst may participate in development, execution, and qualification of new analytical test methods for characterization. The incumbent will be expected to work effectively under minimal supervision, and contribute to the team effort to support R&D projects.

 

Note: This position is located in Research Triangle Park, NC

 

Job Responsibilities:

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The candidate will independently perform technically diverse testing and analysis with minimal supervision/assistance using modern instrumental analytical techniques including but not limited to coagulation assays, enzymatic assays, immunoassays, chromatography (HPLC, GC, IC), capillary electrophoresis, and gel electrophoresis. The candidate may assist in coordination of specific activities such as method development and method qualification. The candidate may be responsible for authoring technical reports for development and regulatory submissioon. Other duties as assigned by laboratory management.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

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. The candidate must be knowledgeable of cGXP requirements with respect to testing, documentation, and investigations, and data review. The candidate must have strong scientific understanding of the test methods being performed, understanding of the products/intermediates being tested, the ability to recognize aberrant results and follow procedures for initiating investigations when necessary. The candidate must have moderate to extensive technical problem-solving skills. Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

 

Preferred Qualifications:

The candidate must be results oriented, have a strong attention to detail and must be able to interpret data trends and troubleshoot methods and instrumentation. The candidate must have the proven abilityies to recognize when to modify a standard approach to be more effective, make structured decisions on a routine basis and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines. The candidate must have original thought, proven verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the experience interacting with scientific and non-scientific personnel at all levels in a team environment.

 

Senior Associate Research Scientist l:

Degree must be within a relevant field: (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology) Masters plus minimum 1 year of relevant experience, or Bachelors plus minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience, No degree requires minimum 7 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience is based on the specific job responsibilities and qualifications stated in the job description. 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.

 

Work is performed in 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, 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 in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

 

Location: [[Research Triangle Park, NC]]:[[85 T.W. Alexander Drive]] 

 

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