Assay Development Scientist I

Werfen is a growing family-owned innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona Spain.

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis Acute Care Diagnostics Transfusion Autoimmunity and Transplant. We operate directly in 30 countries and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

Our Headquarters are in Barcelona Spain and our Technology Centers are located in the United States and Europe. Worldwide sales exceeded 2.2 billion in 2024 and our workforce is more than 7000 strong.

JOB SUMMARY

The Scientist I in the Assay Development department participates in the development projects by performing laboratory activities and contributing to experimental execution data analysis and project documentation supporting activities from feasibility through validation.

Key Accountabilities

Performs laboratory procedures and experiments

Communicates problems and progress to supervisor

May select appropriate experimental and analytical methods and define protocols

Schedules own tasks and activities in accordance with assignments and priorities

Detects deviations in results and/or potential problems may recommend modification in protocols or standard methodology to define the causes of deviations and overcome problems.

Under the supervision and approval of his/her supervisor writes laboratory procedures and understands existing Procedures and Methods

Compiles experimental data performs calculations and prepares graphs to present and discuss them to his/her supervisor

Writes research papers reports reviews and technical summaries

Monitor electronic or paper laboratory notebook making sure that all data is accurately recorded in accordance with guidelines and procedures

Must be capable of performing all duties required of a Specialist

Networking/Key relationships

To be determined based on department needs to include interactions such as:

Mainly with R&D Quality and Operations colleagues

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

Educatoin

Required: Bachelors degree (Diplomatura) in the biological or related sciences.

Degree may be substituted by relevant skills and work experience

Valuable: Any additional degree higher than that required in the previous section

Experience:

Not Required.

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

Laboratory experience

Basic knowledge of biological and chemical laboratory procedures. Ability to operate laboratory equipment

Knowledge of 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:

Attention to detail and accuracy

Able to use and apply basic scientific principles theories and concepts

Teamwork and interpersonal skills. Flexibility to work with and provide support for a number of people

Oral and written communication skills

Time management skills. Ability to prioritize tasks

Thorough knowledge on design control processes and familiarity with quality standards as required

Ability to adapt to R&D flexible and changing environment

Ability to work with supervision

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