Principal Scientist

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. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Job Summary

Emerging authority in one or more scientific/technical areas, specifically in Immunoassays (reagents and assay development). Plans and conducts advanced scientific assignments requiring leadership and mastery of specialized technique.

Key Accountabilities

* Applies scientific method and experimental design in problem solving. Uses scientific expertise to provide solutions to problems which require technical expertise.

Applies expertise in ingenuous and creative ways.

* Defines mid-to-long term objectives. Able to implement plan to accomplish objectives.

* May direct the work of other level scientists.

* Maintains accurate and precise documentation.

Writes reports and technical summaries and may represent company to outside organizations.

May prepare technical abstracts or papers for presentation and/or publication.

* Maintains comprehensive knowledge of scientific literature and competitive products.

* Defines broad scope, critical elements of a project and selects approaches to be taken.

* Handles broad assignments and objectives under minimal direction to accomplish short-term goals.

* Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

* Responsible for cross-functional collaboration for technical solutions in new product development and released product support projects.

Frequent inter-organizational and outside contacts. May represent the company to outside organizations on technical issues.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Immunohematology, or related field.
• ASCP SBB (Specialist in Blood Banking) certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a transfusion service or blood center; industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of methodologies for blood group serology, molecular typing (PCR and NGS), antibody identification, and transfusion protocols.
• Experience with diagnostic product development, clinical trials, or innovation projects.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Familiarity with IVD product lifecycle and regulatory pathways.
• Experience with blood bank automation
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to synthesize clinical needs into actionable product insights.
• Displays ability to be an effective team member with a stong passion for innovation
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills

Travel requirements:

As needed based on conferences and meetings to support the business objectives (10%).

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com