PbJOB SUMMARY /b /ppThe Senior Scientist in the Assay Development department is an experienced immunoassay developer expected to provide technical leadership across one or more development projects, acting as a subject matter expert and driving assay design, execution, and problem-solving from feasibility through validation. /ppFully competent in one or more scientific/technical areas. Plans and conducts scientific assignments requiring mastery of specialized techniques and results analysis. /ppWorking under general direction, provide project planning, tracking, and administrative support for a new product development project. He or she may also perform as an individual contributor on the project in his or her area of expertise. The position requires a degree of coordination and communication between the individual and the project team members including vendors. Occasionally interfaces with all levels of the organization from technician through management. /ppbr/ppbKey Accountabilities /b /pp• Supervises an expanded range of laboratory procedures and experiments. /pp• Periodically communicates problems, and progress to his/her supervisor. /pp• Periodically communicates status updates and results across the organization. /pp• Supervises the selection of appropriate experimental and analytical methods and define protocols. /pp• Schedules own and team activities in accordance with assignments and helps to set priorities. /pp• Detects deviations in results and potential problems, implements modification in protocols or standard methodology to define the causes of deviations and overcome problems. May offer solutions that are creative and/or inventive. /pp• Revises specialized laboratory procedures and reviews existing Procedures and Methods /pp• Supervises the coordination of the scheduling of laboratory testing. /pp• Defines short and mid-term objectives and implements plan to accomplish objectives under minimum supervision. /pp• Writes research papers, reports, reviews, and technical summaries. /pp• Prepares research proposals and funding applications/bids. /pp• Approves electronic or paper laboratory notebook making sure that all data is accurately recorded in accordance with guidelines and procedures. /pp• Supervises junior staff including technicians. /pp• May mentor Scientist I and Scientist II. /pp• Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments. /pp• Must be capable of performing all duties required of a Scientist II. /ppbr/ppbNetworking/Key relationships /b /ppTo be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as: /pp• Mainly with RD, Quality and Operations colleagues /ppbr/ppbMinimum Knowledge Experience required for the position: /b /ppbEducatoin /b /pp• Required: Bachelor's degree (Diplomatura) in the biological or related sciences. /pp• Valuable: Any additional degree higher than that required in the previous section /ppbExperience: /b /pp• Professional experience is required, minimum seven (7) years scientific/in vitro diagnostic research experience required /pp• Valuable: proven expertise in Hemostasis and in particle-based turbidimetric and/or chemiluminescent immunoassays. /ppbAdditional Skills/Knowledge: /b /pp• Laboratory experience. /pp• Extensive knowledge of biological and chemical laboratory procedures. Ability to operate laboratory equipment. /pp• Proficiency in basic software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP preferred. /pp• Language: Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Advanced knowledge of English (reading, speaking and writing). /ppbr/ppbSkills Capabilities: /b /pp• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. /pp• Able to apply specialized scientific methods and theoretical knowledge to tasks within one area of expertise. /pp• Excellent Teamwork and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with other colleagues inside and outside project team. /pp• Oral and written communication skills. Ability to maintain strong communication in all directions. /pp• Time management skills in order to work on several different projects at the same time and prioritize tasks. /pp• Thorough knowledge of design control processes and familiarity with quality standards as required. /pp• Excellent analytical skills. /pp• Ability to work independently. /pp• Well organized, able to handle large data sets, and communicate results, problems, and progress to the supervisors, and within the group as required. /pp• Ability to adapt to RD flexible and changing environment. /pp• Troubleshooting ability required. /pp• Must have the technical capacity to review data and reports and documents that are compliant with current company procedures. /pp• Scientific understanding of current analytical technologies, as well as the ability to explore and develop novel approaches to further advance innovative analytical methodologies. /pp• Reflects values of Werfen and OEM in the quality of work and working relationship. /ppbr/ppbTravel requirements: /b /ppSporadic travel or short-term assignment to an external lab may be required /p