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Lab Technician II

On-site in Spain·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 16 Oct)

Werfen

42 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Spain
Contract
Full-time
Spanish
Fluent
Other languages
Catalan
Experience
3+ years
Education
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Three years of experience as a Lab Technician, either at Biokit or externally.
  • Depending on the type of laboratory to which the technician is assigned, specific experience may be required in areas such as cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry, laboratory automation, or clinical analyzers.

Nice to have

  • Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel and Word). Basic knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
  • Languages: Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Basic knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

Education & certifications

  • Required: Ciclo Formativo de Grado Medio in a science- or health-related field, completed with experience in a chemical, biological, or health-related laboratory.
  • The degree requirement may be substituted by relevant skills and work experience.
  • Valuable: Any additional qualification higher than that required in the previous section.

The role

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.

What you'll do

  • Must be capable of performing all duties required of a Lab Technician I.
  • Must demonstrate a good understanding of laboratory procedures and methods applicable to this position.
  • Conducts 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 with 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 of procedures and laboratory protocols.
  • Maintains an electronic or paper laboratory notebook, ensuring 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.
  • Ensures that the laboratory is well-stocked and adequately resourced.
  • Schedules own tasks and activities in accordance with assignments and priorities.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practices and procedures.
  • Follows strict laboratory quality, safety, and environmental procedures in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Participates in activities related to continuous improvement, 5S, and Lean Six Sigma.

How you'll work

  • Sporadic travel or short-term assignments to an external laboratory may be required.

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.

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Job Information

Number

Job function

Technical Service & Support

Job type

Full-time

Location

Lliçà d'Amunt

Country

Spain

About Werfen

Werfen is a global medical diagnostics company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in in vitro diagnostic systems and reagents for hemostasis, acute care, transfusion, autoimmunity, and transplant. With direct operations in 30 countries and distribution in over 100 territories, the company generated nearly €2.2 billion in sales in 2024 and employs 7,000 people worldwide. Its technology centers are located in the United States and Europe, and it recently acquired Omixon, a Budapest-based NGS company, to expand its transplant diagnostics portfolio.

Industry
Medical Diagnostics
Founded
1966
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona
Website
werfen.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, offering a Mediterranean lifestyle and a major European tech and business hub.
  • Operates in 30 countries directly, providing potential international mobility opportunities within the company.
  • Family-owned and innovative, with a strong focus on R&D and technology centers in the US and Europe.
  • Workforce of 7,000 employees, indicating a large, established organization with diverse roles.
  • Recent acquisition of Omixon (Budapest) may create new opportunities in NGS and transplant diagnostics.

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

To be determined

  • Mainly with R&D, Quality, and Operations colleagues.
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