JOB SUMMARY The 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. Fully competent in one or more scientific/technical areas. Plans and conducts scientific assignments requiring mastery of specialized techniques and results analysis. Working 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. Key Accountabilities • Supervises an expanded range of laboratory procedures and experiments. • Periodically communicates problems, and progress to his/her supervisor. • Periodically communicates status updates and results across the organization. • Supervises the selection of appropriate experimental and analytical methods and define protocols. • Schedules own and team activities in accordance with assignments and helps to set priorities. • 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. • Revises specialized laboratory procedures and reviews existing Procedures and Methods • Supervises the coordination of the scheduling of laboratory testing. • Defines short and mid-term objectives and implements plan to accomplish objectives under minimum supervision. • Writes research papers, reports, reviews, and technical summaries. • Prepares research proposals and funding applications/bids. • Approves electronic or paper laboratory notebook making sure that all data is accurately recorded in accordance with guidelines and procedures. • Supervises junior staff including technicians. • May mentor Scientist I and Scientist II. • Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments. • Must be capable of performing all duties required of a Scientist II. Networking/Key relationships To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as: • Mainly with R&D, Quality and Operations colleagues Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position: Educatoin • Required: Bachelor's degree (Diplomatura) in the biological or related sciences. • Valuable: Any additional degree higher than that required in the previous section Experience: • Professional experience is required, minimum seven (7) years scientific/in vitro diagnostic research experience required • Valuable: proven expertise in Hemostasis and in particle-based turbidimetric and/or chemiluminescent immunoassays. Additional Skills/Knowledge: • Laboratory experience. • Extensive knowledge of biological and chemical laboratory procedures. Ability to operate laboratory equipment. • Proficiency in basic software tools (Excel, Word, Power Point). Knowledge of SAP preferred. • Language: Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Advanced knowledge of English (reading, speaking and writing). Skills & Capabilities: • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. • Able to apply specialized scientific methods and theoretical knowledge to tasks within one area of expertise. • Excellent Teamwork and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with other colleagues inside and outside project team. • Oral and written communication skills. Ability to maintain strong communication in all directions. • Time management skills in order to work on several different projects at the same time and prioritize tasks. • Thorough knowledge of design control processes and familiarity with quality standards as required. • Excellent analytical skills. • Ability to work independently. • Well organized, able to handle large data sets, and communicate results, problems, and progress to the supervisors, and within the group as required. • Ability to adapt to R&D flexible and changing environment. • Troubleshooting ability required. • Must have the technical capacity to review data and reports and documents that are compliant with current company procedures. • Scientific understanding of current analytical technologies, as well as the ability to explore and develop novel approaches to further advance innovative analytical methodologies. • Reflects values of Werfen and OEM in the quality of work and working relationship. Travel requirements: Sporadic travel or short-term assignment to an external lab may be required