Research Associate III

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Emeryville, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 mammalian cell culture (hybridomas, transient and/or stable cell line development), protein expression, 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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of bacterial/yeast protein expression or immunoassay testing of serum and/or blood samples, a plus.

Responsibilities

Independently executes experiments using technical laboratory skills that include mammalian cell culture techniques (hybridoma fusion techniques), protein assay and characterization, and protein purification workflows.
Proficiently laboratory equipment, which may include cell culture platforms (hybridoma, transient and stable expression systems), ELISA, purification, SDS-Page/Western Blot, and cell- or bead-based assays.
Analyzes antibody specificity and/or protein expression, quality, stability, and structure by running and developing new and routine assays (such as ELISA, isotyping, protein concentration, and epitope binning/mapping).
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.