Research Associate

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.

GigaGen, a subsidiary of Grifols, seeks a talented, highly motivated Research Associate to support the process development of our diverse antibody therapeutics pipeline. This will include cell line development, cell culture optimization, and bioreactor production, as well as purification and analytical characterization of antibodies and antibody derivatives. This position will offer exposure to drug development, from early research through development/manufacturing, with ample opportunity to learn new methods, design experiments, and present your work.

Tasks Include But Are Not Limited To

• Managing cell culture needs for multiple projects
• Recombinant protein expression, including bioreactor production
• Flow cytometry
• Protein A purification of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies
• Protein biochemistry, including SEC and CE-SDS
• General molecular biology, such as PCR and nucleic acid extraction
• High throughput screening technologies
• Compiling and analyzing test data for study reports
• Developing and writing standard operating protocols
  
  
  

Additional Responsibilities, Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related discipline
• At least 1 year of laboratory research experience, including some work with mammalian cell culture or protein purification/analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds
  
  
  

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.

The estimated pay scale for the Research Associate role based in San Carlos, California is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in 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!

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 : CA-San Francisco : USSCAR2 - San Carlos CA-Shoreway Road-GG

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