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. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.
Our Headquarters are in Barcelona, Spain and our Technology Centers are located in the United States and Europe. Worldwide sales exceeded €2.2 billion in 2024, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
JOB SUMMARY
Under direction of the immediate supervisor, the Lab Technician II participates in the execution of laboratory experiments following quality, safety, and environmental rules. He/She performs a variety of tasks, prepares materials, reagents, and equipment, runs laboratory tests and procedures for which he/she has been adequately trained, compiles data and may collaborate in the selection of appropriate experimental and analytical methods. He/She performs routine equipment and laboratory maintenance.
Key Accountabilities
- Must be capable of performing all duties required of a Lab Technician I.
- Must demonstrate good understanding of laboratory procedures and methods that are applicable to this position.
- Conducts the activities associated with laboratory procedures as required by his/her supervisor.
- Performs laboratory tests and experiments and periodically communicates results, problems, and progress to his/her supervisor.
- Compiles experimental data and performs calculations to present and discuss them to his/her supervisor.
- May collaborate in the selection of appropriate experimental and analytical methods.
- Supports the training of newcomers and ensures that they obtain adequate knowledge regarding procedures and laboratory protocols.
- Maintains electronic or paper laboratory notebook making sure that all data is accurately recorded in accordance with guidelines and procedures.
- Sets up and operates a variety of general and specialized laboratory equipment.
- Initiates purchase requisitions for laboratory supplies as needed according to established procedures.
- Keep that the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.
- Schedules own tasks and activities in accordance with assignments and priorities.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures.
- Follows strict laboratory quality, safety, and environmental procedures according to regulations in place.
- Participates in activities related to continuous improvement, 5S and Lean Six-Sigma.
Networking/Key relationships
To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:
- Mainly with R&D, Quality and Operations colleagues
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position
- Education:
- Required: 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
- Experience:
- 3 years’ experience as lab technician, either at Biokit or outsite
- 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…
- Additional Skills/Knowledge:
- Software: Fluency 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
The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and competencies:
- 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 and Biokit in the quality of work and working relationship
Travel requirements
- Sporadic travel or short-term assignment to an external lab may be required