Grifols · 19 hours ago
Research Scientist III - Immunoassay Development
Emeryville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $185K/yr
8+ years expGrifols is a global healthcare company focused on improving health and well-being. The Immunoassay Research and Development group is seeking an experienced scientist to lead the development of ultrasensitive assays and collaborate with other team members to innovate in immunoassay technology.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Plans multifaceted projects and incorporates multiple experimental approaches appropriately
Leads and carries out immunoassay design, development, and validation using novel and commercial recombinant proteins for multiple indications and commercial applications
Leads selection and bioconjugation of recombinant proteins to develop reagents and tools for immunoassays
Evaluates protein stability, stoichiometry, and purity using modern analytical techniques and develops protein, reagent and assay formulations
Develops assay product prototypes for multiple indications and transfers them to process development and manufacturing teams
Independently or with team members, plans R&D projects requiring initiative and judgement within defined procedures and practices
Independently selects methodological approaches and specific methods to achieve project objectives
Exercises judgment and initiative in making research project decisions. Performs experiments in the laboratory, as needed
Identifies, analyzes, and interprets project results. Communicates results and project status to key stakeholders and management
Clearly communicates results and project status to key stakeholders and management in a manner that's tailored to diverse audiences
Sources and interprets literature and runs database searches to aid in designing experimental studies, troubleshooting experiments, and interpreting findings. Writes original proposals for research projects and remains current on pertinent scientific topics
Works cross functionally and leads collaborations within and outside of R&D, external partners, and/or CROs
Prepares written reports on all phases of laboratory experimental projects
Authors or co-authors scientific papers and /or journal articles and technical reports
Reviews and edits pertinent regulatory documents
Prepares and defends patent disclosures and applications
May mentor, train or manage other R&D technical staff
Attends and participates in scientific meetings, seminars and leadership team meetings
Partners and collaborates with small teams in a scientific development environment
Plan and prioritize activities while anticipating risks and challenges, monitor progress, and deliver projects to meet timelines and milestones
Qualification
Required
PhD. degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology or other life science field
8+ years laboratory experience post Ph.D
Background in protein biochemistry, structural biology, or protein biophysics
Subject matter expert in immunoassay development and validation, including antibody development and screening, ELISA, western blot, immunostaining, BLI
Experience with DOE for buffer formulation and relevant software packages
Analytical assay development, qualification and validation requirements to comply with current regulatory standards
Ability to operate laboratory equipment, that may include BLI, DLS, ELISA, and protein quantification platforms
Ability to become familiar with relevant scientific literature and represent the research team at meetings and deliver concise scientific presentations
Comfortable with handling biohazardous and infectious samples
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience working in collaborative settings
Data analysis, project planning, judgement in making project decisions
Management experience or experience in supervising laboratory training with interns, graduate students, technical staff or post-doctoral students
Experience leading projects and achieving project milestones
Preferred
Experience bringing tests for FDA and/or EU approval
Experience in method development and optimization of antibody/antigen modification, bioconjugation and coupling onto solid phases; experience with magnetic particles
Experience with immunology, infectious diseases, and oncology
Background in immunology and infectious diseases
Background in establishing and utilizing large databases
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Up to 5% 401(K) match
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Grifols
Grifols is a global healthcare company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.51BKey Investors
Michael J. Fox Foundation
2025-01-14Grant· $21M
2024-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.41B
2024-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.07B
Leadership Team
Camille Alpi
Chief Human Resources Officer
Víctor Deu
Director of Planning & Control Department
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