Job Summary

Performs entry level professional laboratory work of a routine nature requiring application of general and specialized methods, techniques, and instruments. Performs duties in research and development including the ability to perform basic lab techniques and good laboratory documentation practices.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs laboratory procedures and experiments

• Communicates problems and progress to supervisor

• May select appropriate experimental and analytical methods and define protocols

• Schedules own tasks and activities in accordance with assignments and priorities

• Detects deviations in results and/or potential problems, may recommend modification in protocols or standard methodology to define the causes of deviations and overcome problems.

• Under the supervision and approval of his/her supervisor, writes laboratory procedures and understands existing Procedures and Methods

• Compiles experimental data, performs calculations and prepares graphs to present and discuss them to his/her supervisor

• Writes research papers, reports, reviews, and technical summaries

• Monitor electronic or paper laboratory notebook making sure that all data is accurately recorded in accordance with guidelines and procedures

• Must be capable of performing all duties required of a Specialist

Networking

Mainly with R&D, Quality and Operations colleagues

Minimum Knowledge

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree (Diplomatura) in the biological or related sciences.

Degree may be substituted by relevant skills and work experience

Valuable: Any additional degree higher than that required in the previous section

Experience

Not Required.

Additional Skills/Knowledge

Laboratory experience

Basic knowledge of biological and chemical laboratory procedures. Ability to operate laboratory equipment

Knowledge of basic software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP preferred

Language: Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Advanced knowledge of English (reading, speaking and writing)

Skills & Capabilities

Attention to detail and accuracy

Able to use and apply basic scientific principles, theories, and concepts

Teamwork and interpersonal skills. Flexibility to work with and provide support for a number of people

Oral and written communication skills

Time management skills. Ability to prioritize tasks

Thorough knowledge on design control processes and familiarity with quality standards as required

Ability to adapt to R&D flexible and changing environment

Ability to work with supervision

Reflects values of Werfen and OEM in the quality of work and working relationship

Travel

Sporadic travels

Competencies:

Managing Work

Emotional Intelligence Essentials

Building Partnerships

Decision Making

Continuous Improvement

Continuous Learning