What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist II position at Werfen?
Overview
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. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
We are seeking a Research Scientist II to perform original research with the goal of developing marketable products. For this position, we are looking for someone with a strong background in immunoassay development . If you’ve got the necessary skills and experience to excel in this position, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization . Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time .
Research Scientist II - Immunoassay Development
Responsibilities
In addition to performing original research, you will also be tasked with supporting a variety of projects within our R&D division. You must be able to manage your workload with minimal supervision.
Your specific duties for this role will include:
Qualifications
As a Research Scientist II, you must be very detail-oriented and organized, with excellent time-management and multitasking skills. You should have outstanding analytic and problem-solving abilities and display excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. It is also important that you possess the ability to interact tactfully and effectively with employees at all levels of the organizational structure.
Specific qualifications for the role include:
Candidates should have a MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology or related field and at least 8 years of relevant industrial experience.
A PhD with 2 - 4 years relevant industrial experience is preferred.
Industrial experience with in vitro diagnostic antibody-based assays and experience with Luminex is a plus
Research Scientist II– Immunoassay Development
WERFEN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER; MINORITIES/FEMALES/DISABLED/VETS; DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
RESUMES SUBMITTED TO IMMUCOR FROM THIRD PARTY RECRUITMENT FIRMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Immucor, Inc. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.
Immucor offers a comprehensive benefits package available on the start date of your employment, including:
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. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
We are seeking a Research Scientist II to perform original research with the goal of developing marketable products. For this position, we are looking for someone with a strong background in immunoassay development . If you’ve got the necessary skills and experience to excel in this position, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization . Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time .
Research Scientist II - Immunoassay Development
Responsibilities
In addition to performing original research, you will also be tasked with supporting a variety of projects within our R&D division. You must be able to manage your workload with minimal supervision.
Your specific duties for this role will include:
- Dedicated to one project or a portion of a complex project, including feasibility and troubleshooting projects.
- Independently develops intellectual property.
- Defines tasks and plans the work required to meet project milestones.
- Ensures data, protocols and reports meet project objectives.
- Maintains project documentations in accordance with internal and external requirements.
- Writes technical reports, scientific publications.
Qualifications
As a Research Scientist II, you must be very detail-oriented and organized, with excellent time-management and multitasking skills. You should have outstanding analytic and problem-solving abilities and display excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. It is also important that you possess the ability to interact tactfully and effectively with employees at all levels of the organizational structure.
Specific qualifications for the role include:
Candidates should have a MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology or related field and at least 8 years of relevant industrial experience.
A PhD with 2 - 4 years relevant industrial experience is preferred.
Industrial experience with in vitro diagnostic antibody-based assays and experience with Luminex is a plus
Research Scientist II– Immunoassay Development
WERFEN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER; MINORITIES/FEMALES/DISABLED/VETS; DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
RESUMES SUBMITTED TO IMMUCOR FROM THIRD PARTY RECRUITMENT FIRMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Immucor, Inc. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.
Immucor offers a comprehensive benefits package available on the start date of your employment, including:
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance – we offer multiple plan options so you can determine which best suits your needs and the needs of your dependents
- Wellness program
- STD/LTD/Life insurance all 100% company paid
- Voluntary life/accident/hospital indemnity insurance for yourself, spouse/domestic partner and dependents
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company matched 401k plan
- Vacation/Company & Personal Holidays/Sick days
