Assistant / Associate Biochemist

Grifols; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols seeks an Assistant/Associate Biochemist to join their team in Clayton, NC, ensuring high-quality standards in biological testing within an FDA-regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in life science and experience in laboratory settings, along with a strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requires an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a life science.
• Candidates should have at least six months of applicable lab experience.
• Must possess documentation skills and willingness to perform cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform biological testing and quality control of assays and equipment.
• Participate in sample accessioning, preparation, and reagent preparation.
• Contribute to method transfer and validation in a regulated environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual testing skills

Proficiency with micropipettes

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in life science or related field

Bachelor's degree in life science or related curriculum

Job description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Grifols has been a leader in the healthcare industry since 1909 by creating innovative products and services based on the values of ethics, quality and responsibility. Grifols' activities focus on fulfilling the needs of its patients as well as healthcare professionals working in therapeutics, pharmacy, diagnostics and blood banking. For more than 100 years, Grifols has developed, manufactured, and marketed product designed to improve human health. Grifols manufactures plasma derived biopharmaceutical products of proven efficacy, quality, and safety. For more information, please visit our website:http://www.grifols.com.

Shift: 1st Shift –Monday - Friday8:00pm - 4:30pm

Hiring Manager:Russell Monroe

The 1st Shift Assistant/Associate Biochemist position involves learning and mastering manual and automated testing procedures conducted within an FDA regulated GMP/GLP environment.Performs biological testing of moderate to advanced complexity within theQC Biochemistry tissue culture area and will require working with measles, polio, rabies virus and diphtheria toxin.Manual Laboratory testing methods revolve around 96 well, plate-based testing, using single and multi-channel pipettes for serial dilutions. Other testing procedures involve automated analyzers for immunoassays, viral marker test kits, gel cards, and plate readers for chromogenic assays. Responsibilities also include sample accessioning, sample preparation, reagent preparation, in-process testing, result calculation, as well as quality control of assays and equipment. The incumbent will also support assay validation, method transfer, reagent and control qualification, and laboratory instrument maintenance activities as assigned. Candidates for the position must be proficient with using micropipettes and serological pipettes while making dilutions and serial dilutions. The person that fills this position must possess a keen attention to detail in that they will be performing complex assays and must be able to perform tasks by following SOP’s and oral instructions. Must have precise, legible, and organized documentation skills. Candidates must also bewilling to perform ones share of cleaning duties and housekeeping.

Note:This positionrequires the individual to prove they are immunized against each virus listed in job description or they will have to get immunized by through the Grifols Health Services.

Requirements by level:

Assistant Biochemist:

The Assistant Biochemist is expected to recognize "abnormal" results and to perform some preliminary evaluation of her/his performance of the test procedure. The Assistant Biochemist consults with Associate Biologists and/or the Laboratory Supervisor on significant problems. The solutions to such problems are always within the confines of the test procedures. All of the test results of an Assistant Biologist are reviewed by either the Lab Supervisor or a designated Associate Biologist for "reasonableness" and conformance to the required limit(s). No unexpected test result generated by an Assistant Biologist is accepted without an independent confirmation (normally by an Associate Biologist) and review of the results by the Lab Supervisor. While this is an entry-level position, the Assistant Biochemist is expected to progress to a performance level requiring less direct supervision (either by the Laboratory Supervisor or the assigned Associate Biologist trainer). The Assistant Biologist has a variety of weekly / monthly assignments (e.g.: preparation of solutions, housekeeping, etc.) that they are expected to accomplish without specific direction to do so. An Assistant Biologist participates in Quality Control studies (blind testing series, validation protocols, precision, and accuracy studies) of tests for which they are trained.

An Associate degreein a life science field, medical technology, or related curriculum and a minimum of six months of applicable laboratory experience or a BS/BA degree in a life science field, medical technology, or related curriculum is required

Associate Biochemist:

The Associate Biochemist is expected tohave benefited from the two or more years of directly applicable experience as an Assistant Biochemist. The Associate Biochemist position requires somewhat greater than time/work management skills than the Assistant Biochemist position because the incumbent us expected to complete work assignments accurately and efficiently in a generally autonomous fashion. The Associate Biochemist requires more than basic verbal and written communication skills because the incumbent will be required to communicate test results, assay problems, and equipment problems to others outside of the lab (and outside of the company). The Associate Biochemist will also be involved in the development and revision of laboratory procedures. The Associate Biochemist is expected to maintain a professional relationship with peers, to be a effective member of the lab "team" working toward common goals, and to work well in a situation in which most equipment necessary to complete one's daily assignment is also used by others. The Associate Biochemist requires more than basic humanrelations skills because they may be required to coordinate the laboratory's activities in the absence of the supervisor and/or team leader.

The Associate Biologist position is normally a progression from the Assistant Biologist position in the Quality Assurance Biology Labs. Therefore, the Associate Biologist position also requires knowledge equivalent to a minimum of two years of college level biology courses (one year of general biology course(s) with associated laboratory work, and one year of microbiology course(s) with associated laboratory work). While the content of the course work specified above is generally applicable to the Assistant Biology position, the associated laboratory experience is more specifically applicable to the position's work assignments.

The Associate Biochemist position is normally a progression from the Assistant Biochemist position in the Quality Control Biochemistry Lab. Therefore, the Associate Biochemist position also requires knowledge equivalent to a minimum of two years of college level biology courses or Medical Technology courses (one year of general biology course(s) with associated laboratory work, and one year of microbiology course(s) with associated laboratory work). While the content of the course work specified above is generally applicable to the Assistant Biochemist position, the associated laboratory experience is more specifically applicable to the position's work assignments.

Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, laboratory garments, and gloves. Work is performed sitting or standing for 2-4 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35lbs. Occasionally walks, bends, and twists neck and waist, may reach above or below shoulder height. Frequent foot movements. Color perception/discrimination and near vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Location:NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton

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