Research Associate II

Summary:

The successful candidate will work as part of an exciting Research and Development team that develops recombinant proteins and antibodies that support Grifols’ long history of diagnostic and therapeutic products. This role will require working as an individual contributor in a laboratory setting to execute experiments that may include molecular biology, recombinant protein expression, protein purification, and protein characterization.

Primary Responsibilities for Role:

• Independently execute lab-scale microbial expression and downstream processing workflows for recombinant proteins and antibodies
• Proficiently perform analytical protein assays to elucidate functional, quality, and structural information
• Contributes to the experimental design and analysis of resulting data
• Regularly summarize and professionally communicate results to key stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• History of strong technical and hands-on laboratory skills
• Ability to perform recombinant protein purification methods and use FPLC (i.e., AKTA) instrumentation with affinity, IEX, multi-modal, and SEC chromatography techniques
• Experience with protein characterization technologies (e.g., BLI, DSF, ELISA, HPLC, light scattering, mass spectrometry, SPR, Western Blot)
• Understands the fundamental science behind the employed research methods and tools
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
• Works independently or under minimal supervision to productively execute experiments and interpret, document, and communicate results
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Capable of lifting minimum 20 lb.
• Expected to work primarily in a research laboratory
• Fluent in English—oral and written

Education:

The ideal qualified candidate should have a BS or MS degree in biochemistry, biochemical engineering, biology, chemistry, microbiology, or other relevant life science field.

Experience:

3-5 years of laboratory experience

More about us, benefits we provide you:

• Salary in line with the market as well as an annual bonus target
• Paid Vacation, PTO holidays, floting holidays
• Professional development opportunities (training, career development)
• Gym pass, Employees perks program
• 401 (K) Retirement Plan (Grifols will match 100% on the first 4% of eligible compensation you contribute, and 50% on the next 2% of eligible compensation you contribute)
• Health insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Travel accident insurance; Life and AD and D Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity coverages
• Adoption benefits

Pay Scale:

The estimated pay scale for Research Associate II role based in Emeryville, California is $80,000 to $120,000 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

EEO Minorities/ Disability/Veterans

Grifols is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal laws.  We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner.

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job.  The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.