Werfen

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.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the isolation and purification of proteins from recombinant and natural sources.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Sets-up and operates various types of chromatography process, including ion exchange, affinity, hydrophobic interaction, and gel filtration in conformance with established procedures, as well as operate centrifuges, filtration equipment, spectrophotometer, SOS-PAGE system and all other equipment needed for production.
• Creates and submits complete, accurate, and timely device history paperwork. Prepares of buffers for chromatography processes. 
• Packs and cleans chromatography columns. 
• Performs in-process QC tasks as detailed in SOPs and QCMs.
• Basic maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment. Maintains lab in a clean and orderly manner consistent with ISO and GMP.
• Reviews and understands all team and applicable plant operating and safety procedures.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor and other plant personnel.
• Maintains and clears appropriate vessels for the support of the purification process (i.e. glassware.) 
• Understands and follows production documents ( SPM's and QCM's) in the purification of proteins.
• All other duties as assigned by manager.

Budget Managed (if applicable)

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships

• TBD based on departmental needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Possesses basic scientific laboratory skills
• Possesses basic data analysis and documentation skills Frequent intra-team communications

Min Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position: 

• BS in a Science field or related technical discipline with up to two years of relevant industrial experience.
• Intermediate computer literacy (Excel, Word, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to lift and move materials per current OSHA standards. 

International Mobility Required:

• No

Travel Requirements:

• No

The hourly wage range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $27 to $31. Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.

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