Sr. Associate Research Scientist II

Grifols • Durham, NC

105d

About The Position

This position is in the BioAnalytics Analytical Research group. The selected candidate will be responsible for independently designing and executing analytical methods for new projects and for investigations of licensed products. The incumbent will be expected to work effectively under general supervision and contribute to the team effort to support R D projects. The ability to analyze and interpret data is essential. Presentation of data to and participation on cross-functional teams are required. Additional tasks associated with laboratory support will be requested as needed. The analyst may participate in development and validation of new analytical techniques following cGMP.

Requirements

• BS with 5+ years of experience or a MS with 3+ years of experience. Educational degrees must be relevant to position (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology).
• Experience in the use of modern instrumental analytical techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with strong work ethics and the ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to technically more diverse testing and analysis with minimal assistance using modern instrumental analytical techniques including but not limited to Circular Dichroism, Capillary electrophoresis, chromatography (HPLC, UPLC, GC, IC), Multi angle light scattering, Field Flow Fractionation, Particle analysis, Gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, Isoelectric focusing, and FT-IR.
• Involved in the development and qualification or validation of analytical methods.
• Identify analytical techniques in the literature and adapt them for use in our laboratory and develop new methods for analyte identification and quantification.
• Perform accurate technical/GXP review of other operators work and interpret/understand trends in data.
• Perform data analysis and publish reports.
• Have strong scientific understanding of the test methods being performed as well as the intermediates/products being tested.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree