Tech Support Lab Technician II

Actual group; Lliçà d'Amunt; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Werfen in Barcelona, Spain, seeks a Lab Technician II to perform laboratory tests following safety and quality guidelines. You will prepare materials, run tests, compile data, and assist in selecting methods under the supervisor's direction.

The role includes routine equipment maintenance, collaboration with R&D, QA and Operations, and supporting new staff training while maintaining accurate records and a clean work area.

Qualifications

• Education: Required Ciclo Formativo de Grado Medio in Science or Health-related field with laboratory experience
• Degree may be substituted by relevant skills and work experience
• Valuable: Any additional degree higher than the required
• 3 years’ experience as lab technician, either at Biokit or elsewhere
• Depending on the laboratory type, experience in cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry, lab automation, clinical analyzers may be required
• Software: Fluency in Office Tools (Excel & Word), Basic knowledge in SAP
• Language: Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Basic knowledge of English (reading and speaking)

Responsibilities

• Must be capable of performing all duties of a Lab Technician I
• Demonstrate understanding of laboratory procedures and methods applicable to this position
• Conduct activities associated with laboratory procedures as required by supervisor
• Perform laboratory tests and experiments and report results to supervisor
• Compile experimental data and calculations and discuss with supervisor
• Collaborate in selecting experimental and analytical methods
• Assist training of newcomers and ensure knowledge of procedures and protocols
• Maintain laboratory notebook and ensure data recorded per guidelines
• Set up and operate general and specialized laboratory equipment
• Initiate purchase requisitions for laboratory supplies
• Keep laboratory well-stocked and resourced
• Schedule tasks according to assignments and priorities
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area
• Follow strict quality, safety and environmental procedures
• Participate in continuous improvement, 5S and Lean Six-Sigma

Job description

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. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

Our Headquarters are in Barcelona, Spain and our Technology Centers are located in the United States and Europe. Worldwide sales exceeded €2.2 billion in 2024, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

JOB SUMMARY

Under direction of the immediate supervisor, the Lab Technician II participates in the execution of laboratory experiments following quality, safety, and environmental rules. He/She performs a variety of tasks, prepares materials, reagents, and equipment, runs laboratory tests and procedures for which he/she has been adequately trained, compiles data and may collaborate in the selection of appropriate experimental and analytical methods. He/She performs routine equipment and laboratory maintenance.

Key Accountabilities

• Must be capable of performing all duties required of a Lab Technician I.
• Must demonstrate good understanding of laboratory procedures and methods that are applicable to this position.
• Conducts the activities associated with laboratory procedures as required by his/her supervisor.
• Performs laboratory tests and experiments and periodically communicates results, problems, and progress to his/her supervisor.
• Compiles experimental data and performs calculations to present and discuss them to his/her supervisor.
• May collaborate in the selection of appropriate experimental and analytical methods.
• Supports the training of newcomers and ensures that they obtain adequate knowledge regarding procedures and laboratory protocols.
• Maintains electronic or paper laboratory notebook making sure that all data is accurately recorded in accordance with guidelines and procedures.
• Sets up and operates a variety of general and specialized laboratory equipment.
• Initiates purchase requisitions for laboratory supplies as needed according to established procedures.
• Keep that the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.
• Schedules own tasks and activities in accordance with assignments and priorities.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures.
• Follows strict laboratory quality, safety, and environmental procedures according to regulations in place.
• Participates in activities related to continuous improvement, 5S and Lean Six-Sigma.

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

• Education:
  • Required: Ciclo Formativo de Grado Medio in Science or Health-related field, completed with experience in chemical, biological, or health-related laboratory
  • Degree may be substituted by relevant skills and work experience
  • Valuable: Any additional degree higher than that required in the previous section
• Experience:
  • 3 years’ experience as lab technician, either at Biokit or outsite
  • Depending on the type of laboratory to which the technician is going to be placed, specific experience may be required in topics like: cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry, lab automation, clinical analyzers…
• Additional Skills/Knowledge:
  • Software: Fluency in Office Tools (Excel & Word), Valuable Basic knowledge in SAP
  • Language: Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Basic knowledge of English (reading and speaking)

Skills & Capabilities

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and competencies:

• Ability to maintain, calibrate and use technical equipment with accuracy
• Flexibility in order to work with and provide support for a number of people
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Oral and written communication skills
• Reflects values of Werfen and Biokit in the quality of work and working relationship

Travel requirements

• Sporadic travel or short-term assignment to an external lab may be required