Scientist I - Operations

Werfen

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.

Position Summary:

The Ops Scientist I works cross-functionally on a variety of assignments for improving on-market product reliability, with a focus on biosensor and/or reagents processes. Required to perform entry level professional laboratory work requiring application of general and specialized methods, techniques, and instruments. The ideal candidate would have a degree in biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, chemistry, biophysics or materials science. Must be able to work in a highly regulated field (dedicated to detailed documentation, regulatory compliance and quality). Required to work with blood and preferably is proficient in statistical methods.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of laboratory procedures and experiments. Periodically communicates results, problems, and progress to supervisor
• Schedules own activities in accordance with assignments and priorities; Detects pro blems in routine procedures caused by instrument difficulties, or in reagent preparation and/or handling
• Understands correct operating procedures and techniques for required laboratory instru ments
• Obtains data and reduces by necessary calculations; collates results and prepares re ports as required; maintains accurate, precise, and legible laboratory notebooks.
• May perform, as professional judgment and experience are developed, an expanded range of laboratory experiments, tests, and procedures. Selects standard methods and utilizes those methods in specific tasks and analysis of results. Assignments may be spe cific, and with limited objectives that involve a number of tasks.
• Understands experimental design; Familiar with theory and practice sufficient to detect deviations in results and/or potential problems.
• Selects appropriate experimental and analytical methods, define protocols, and schedule tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Networking/Key Relationships:

• Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other professionals in the section or group.
• Emerging ability to share and present findings and data at internal meetings.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Education:

• Knowledge acquired through a Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

• Bachelor's minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Skills & Capabilities:

• Duties require broad use and application of scientific principles, theories and concepts in field of expertise.
• Functional and Technical Skills, Oral and Written Communications, Managing and Meas uring Work, Personal Learning, Problem Solving

Travel Requirements:

• <5% of time

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

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