Senior Scientist I - Advanced Development Team

Werfen•Bedford, MA

About The Position

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. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care. Overview Position Summary: Fully competent in one or more scientific/technical areas. Plans and conducts scientific assignments requiring mastery of specialized techniques.

Requirements

Must demonstrate the ability to perform all duties and responsibilities at the Scientist II level
Functional/technical skills
Duties require broad use and application of scientific principles, theories and concepts in field of expertise. This may be acquired through completion of a Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline, or equivalent.
Professional experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Applies scientific method and experimental design in problem solving.
Uses scientific expertise to provide solutions to a broad range of difficult problems.
Solutions are original, thorough and practical.
Frequently communicates progress status to supervisor.
Performs complicated or demanding assignments requiring specialized knowledge.
May offer solutions that are creative and/or inventive.
Defines short and mid-term objectives and implements plan to accomplish objectives.
May direct the work of other personnel.
Maintains accurate, precise, and legible laboratory notebooks.
Frequently communicates status updates across the organization.
Maintains good documentation.
Writes reports and technical summaries.
May represent company to outside organizations.
Continually broadens professional expertise through comprehensive knowledge of scientific literature and competitive products.
Handles broad assignments and objectives under minimum supervision.
Accomplishes short-term objectives.
Performs other related duties as assigned.