Research Associate III - Protein Purification

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Emeryville, CA

22d•$99,243 - $124,054•Onsite

About The Position

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. Grifols Diagnostic Solutions in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Research Associate III. The successful candidate will work as part of an exciting Research and Development team by contributing to the purification and analytical characterization of recombinant proteins and antibodies. This role will require working in a laboratory environment on projects that support Grifols’ long history of diagnostic and therapeutic products. To qualify for the position, we are seeking individuals with a Bachelors degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, and other life science field along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a laboratory setting.

Requirements

Skilled in recombinant protein purification using affinity, IEX, multi-modal, and SEC chromatography methods and FPLC (i.e., AKTA) instrumentation and understands core principles
Experienced with protein characterization technologies (e.g., BLI, DSF, ELISA, HPLC, light scattering, mass spectrometry, SPR, western blot)
Demonstrated skills in purification and/or bioanalytical characterization.
Reliability for executing extended scientific protocols.
Readily multitasks.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to routinely and independently propose design and troubleshooting.
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint; familiarity with ImageLab, Geneious/Snapgene, and/or Unicorn software is desirable.
B.S. degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology or other life science field.
Minimum of 5 years in laboratory setting; pharmaceutical or biotech experience a plus.
Associate is capable of lifting minimum 20 lb.
Associate is expected to work primarily in a research laboratory.
Associate is expected to be fluent in English, oral and written.

Responsibilities

Independently executes experiments using technical laboratory skills that include protein purification workflows and characterization.
Proficiently operates laboratory equipment, which may include ELISA, purification, SDS-Page/Western Blot.
Analyzes antibody specificity and/or protein expression, quality, stability, and structure by running and developing new and routine assays
Troubleshoots unexpected results and assists other lab staff in executing their research projects and experiments, as needed.
With supervision, selects methodological approaches and specific methods to achieve research objectives.
Analyzes and interprets project results. Displays strong communication skills and articulates findings to colleagues, project teams, and various levels of management.
Assists in preparing written reports on all phases of product development.
Fulfill other lab related duties, including: keeping detailed, accurate records, maintaining lab equipment and laboratory supplies, modeling compliance with Grifols safety and training requirements.
Attends and participates in scientific meetings and seminars.