Career Opportunities: R&D Scientist Molecular Biology and Genomics 1 (6452)Requisition ID 6452 - Posted - Area of interest (1) - Spain HIPRA is a pharmaceutical and biotechnological company focused on prevention and diagnosis for animal and human health, with a broad range of highly innovative vaccines and an advanced diagnostic service.
HIPRA has a solid international presence in more than 40 countries, with its own subsidiaries, 11 diagnostic centres and 6 production plants strategically located in Europe (Spain) and America (Brazil).
Research and Development constitute the core of its knowledge.
HIPRA dedicates 15% of its annual turnover to R&D activities that concentrate on the creation and application of the latest scientific advances to the development of the highest quality innovative vaccines.
To give added value to its vaccination experience, the company also develops medical devices and traceability services.
The R&D Department in our HIPRA CAMPUS (Aiguaviva, Girona) is seeking a talented and motivated R&D Scientist Molecular Biology and Genomics to join our multidisciplinary team and manage a molecular biology unit to perform hands-on gene synthesis, cloning, plasmid generation and sequencing activities for biopharmaceutical applications.
Responsibilities Lead a nucleic acid synthesis, cloning, plasmid production and genome sequencing unit.Supervise QC on the generated constructs to meet the quality requirements.Author and review technical reports that meet CMC requirements and expectations of regulatory agencies.Collaborate with other development teams within the Company, as well as external partners including CROs.Manage a pipeline of multiple workflows in parallel within timelines, ensuring that all tasks and responsibilities are carried out according to high scientific standards.
Display effective organization, verbal and written communication skills, and adhere to good documentation practices.Participate in the setup of new laboratory facilities, explore and recommend the implementation of new technologies, manage the incorporation of dedicated equipment, develop and write SOPs for routine use and maintenance, and take charge of periodic qualifications/validations.Qualifications Ph.D (2+ years' experience) in life sciences.
Industry experience will be valued.Proficient in recombinant DNA technologies (plasmid generation, cloning) and sequencing technologies (Sanger, NGS).
Hands-on experience with nucleic acid extractions, library preparation, and genome sequencing.Expertise in sequencing/NGS data interpretation with bioinformatic tools.Ability to independently design and execute complex experimental protocols and interpret data to solve scientific questions and creatively improve and optimize procedures.Experience in lab automation setups and GLP environments, keeping detailed and traceable records on a daily basis.Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary group and with external partners.Good communication skills.
Ability to perform verbal and written scientific data presentation.
Proficient written and spoken English level.REASONS TO BE PART OF HIPRA To be involved in relevant and long-term projects which provide the opportunity to expand knowledge and experience.
Growing multinational company with 40 subsidiaries worldwide.
Multicultural environment within the different teamwork.
Promotion of training and development plans.
HIPRA offers equal opportunity to all of its employees.
All qualified applicants will be considered for the position to be filled, without regard to gender, race, nationality, disability or age.
All hiring decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence and the needs of the company.
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