Innovation Scientist (Hybrid) - Molecular Biology & NGS

Grifols; Derio; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Hybrid work schedule

Derio location

Job summary

Grifols is seeking an Innovation Scientist to join Progenika Biopharma’s R&D team. You will develop and optimize analytical methods based on Molecular Biology, NGS, and Microbiology, working with diverse biological samples and microorganisms.

The role includes designing experiments, guiding scientific work, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, with collaboration across R&D and regulatory affairs and with teams in San Diego.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences.
• PhD required, preferably Molecular Biology/NGS, with 2 years of lab experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, propose, execute and analyze experiments with high-quality results.
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams for routine lab activities.
• Develop and apply molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, NGS).
• Analyze data and communicate findings to the team.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements (ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820).

Skills

Molecular biology

NGS

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Life Sciences

PhD in Molecular Biology/NGS

Tools

R

JMP

Bioinformatics software

PCR

Job description

Grifols is seeking an Innovation Scientist to join Progenika Biopharma’s R&D team. You will develop and optimize analytical methods based on Molecular Biology, NGS, and Microbiology, working with diverse biological samples and microorganisms.

The role includes designing experiments, guiding scientific work, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, with collaboration across R&D and regulatory affairs and with teams in San Diego.