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:**

Performs Reserach and/or development in collaboration with others to complete science-based projects. Conducts and collaborates with others on basic research and development relevant to long-term objects and concerns.

**Primary Responsibilities:**

Designs, plans, performs and analyzes laboratory experiments in a safe, timely manner with minimal supervision and appropriate communication with supervisor

Regularly multitasks and proficient at scheduling and experiments and meeting timelines

Demonstrates a more advanced knowledge of their focus area and directly relevant scientific literature

Follows the current, technical scientific literature in the area of specialization and is aware of new developments

Produces data and contributes to written reports with limited guidance

Shares findings internally and with the larger research community with oversight

Regularly participates and presents in group and team meetings, leading discussions and answering questions

Attends scientific conferences and present posters

Recognizes problems in the lab and demonstrates problem-solving skills by proposing solutions

**Additional Responsibilities:**

Demonstrates sound judgment in the planning and implementation of novel techniques and processes- Train others in their technical area of expertise; contributes to new experiment designs

Explains moderately complex concepts to junior team members

Compiles, maintains, interprets and acts on results of analysis and communicates these results to supervisor

Occasionally mentors more junior staff

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:**

Ability to set and meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize resources based on project needs

Highly capable of utilizing advanced techniques

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Good grasp of project concepts and strategy

Has considerable knowledge and full understanding of area of specialization within a professional discipline

Protein fractionation, purification, and molecular biology background is required

Experience with HPLC, chromatography systems, and SDS page is necessary

Able to sponsor or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures or technologies

**Education:**

BA/BS; Educational degree must be relevant to position (e.g. biomedical research, physiology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or neuroscience.)

**Experience:**

Typically 5 or more years of relevant experience

**Equivalency:**

3 years and a Master's degree; or a Ph.D. without experience; or High School diploma with 7 or more years of work experience.

The estimated pay scale for the Research Associate III role based in San Carlos, CA, is $90k - $95k per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to X% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

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, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.**

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**Req ID:** 513151

**Type:** Regular Full-Time

**Job Category:** Research & Development