Principal Scientist

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:

Emerging authority in one or more scientific/technical areas. Plans and conducts advanced scientific assignments requiring leadership and mastery of specialized techniques.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• 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 papers for publication and/or publication. 
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of scientific literature and competitive products. 
• Defines broad scope and critical elements of a project, and selects approaches to be taken. 
• Handles broad assignments and objectives under minimum direction to accomplish short- term goals.
• Performs other related duties as position may require.

Budget managed (if applicable):  N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Technical and Functional Skills
• Plan Implementation
• Adherence to long term objectives
• Self-driven

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Duties require broad use and application of scientific principles, theories, and concepts in field of expertise.  This may be acquired through completion of a Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline, or equivalent.
• Professional experience is a plus.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform all duties and responsibilities at the Scientist II level.
• Frequent inter-organizational and outside contacts.
• May represent company to outside organizations on technical issues.

International Mobility: Required: no

Travel Requirements: 

• <5% of time 

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $145,000 to $180,000. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.

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 [email protected] 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