SUMMARY To conceive, design, implement and execute specific scientific experiments, which contribute to the successful completion of goals and/or projects under general guidance of supervisor. FUNCTIONS -Conceives and designs, executes or evaluates, and interprets experimental strategies. -Provides input to new processes to generate robust and reliable data. -Ensures that studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations. -Designs, monitors or conducts experimental strategies with general guidance from supervisor. -Provides data analysis and interpretation, and assesses impact of the data on the project. -Keeps current in field of scientific expertise and areas relevant to their function. -Monitors field of expertise, including literature and technology development, and communicates relevant observations. -May introduce advanced scientific methods. -Develops and implements new and novel protocols to address specific issues. -May represent the department on project teams under supervision of a senior scientific staff member. -May initiate productive collaborations within and outside of the department or company. -Advises or assists others in experimental design and/or interpretation/diagnosis of data and implementing innovative remedies. -Independently authors scientific reports, summary documents, complex regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents. -Participates in external scientific community. -May assume lead role in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees. -May develop supervisory and mentoring skills. -Develops and follows timelines for completing project team work. EDUCATION -Doctorate OR -Masters + 2 years of Scientific experience OR -Bachelors + 4 years of Scientific experience. COMPETENCIES/SKILLS -Advanced scientific analysis and troubleshooting skills.Advanced laboratory work skills. -Ability to motivate and/or supervise the activities of others. -Must be well organized, have multi-task project experience, and be able to communicate and work well with other departments. -Must have demonstrated skills and competencies in the following areas: Verbal communication, Written communication including technical writing skills, negotiation and conflict resolution.Analytical problem solvingProject management. -Ability to be flexible and manage change. -Computer literacy (Windows environment: Word, Excel, Power Point). -Skills requiring the application of scientific theory. -Creative skills in the design and performance of scientific experiments and interpretation of results. -Strong knowledge of cGMP -Fully bilingual (English/Spanish).