Job Information
About the Position
Introduction
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.
Overview
Under direction of the immediate supervisor the Lab Technician I participates in the execution of manufacturing processes following quality, quantity, lead time, safety, and environmental rules. He/She performs a variety of routine and specialized tasks, prepares materials, reagents, and equipment, runs specialized laboratory tests and procedures and spread sheets for which he/she has been adequately trained, and compiles data. He/She performs routine equipment and laboratory maintenance.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
- Conducts manufacturing processes and laboratory tests according to approved instructions
- Operates a variety of laboratory equipment
- Compiles manufacturing data, performs the required calculations and complete the corresponding manufacturing and testing records.
- Maintains a clean, sanitary and well resourced work area in accordance with approved practices and the regulations in place.
- Follow strict laboratory, quality, safety and environmental procedures according to regulations in place.
- Under the supervision of his manager and with the support -if needed- of other colleagues, can collaborate in the transfer & set up of new processes and systems.
- Participates in activities related to continuous improvement, 5S and Lean Six-Sigma
Internal Networking
- Mainly with R&D, Quality and Operations colleagues
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position
Degree/studies
Required: Minimum Ciclo Formativo de Grado Medio in Science or Health-related field, completed with experience in chemical, biological, or health-related laboratory
Degree may be substituted by relevant skills and work experience
Valuable: Any additional degree higher than that required in the previous section
Years of experience
Depending on the type of laboratory to which the technician is going to be placed, specific experience may be required in topics like: cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry, lab automation, clinical analyzers
Min knowledge
Software: User level in Office Tools (Excel & Word), Valuable Basic knowledge in SAP
Language: Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Basic knowledge of English (reading and speaking)(...)
Skills & Capabilities
- Ability to maintain, calibrate and use technical equipment with accuracy
- Flexibility in order to work with and provide support for a number of people
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Oral and written communication skills
- Reflects values of Werfen in the quality of work and working relationship
Travel Requirements
(%) - Sporadic Travels
What we offer
- A meaningful project that will impact the quality of laboratory medicine worldwide
- Multicultural and friendly team
- Exciting opportunities for professional development.
- Ongoing training
- Social benefits: Canteen, nursery check, English training...
- Retirement Plan
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
www.werfen.com