Job title: Manufacturing Associate I
Company: Grifols
Job description: Do you want to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to improve the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company which, since its foundation in Barcelona in 1909, has been working to improve the health and well-being of people all over the world. Our four divisions – Bioscience, Diagnostic, Hospital and Bio Supplies – develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 100 countries and regions.
Summary:
This manufacturing associate position is responsible for the production of recombinant antigens, peptides and or buffers. Refer to the associated department-specific Task List for additional requirements.
Primary responsibilities for role:
●Provides necessary support for all production activities associated with the Antigen production work.
●Operates complex antigen production equipment
●Participates in equipment and process qualification and troubleshooting
●Maintains the production areas and all equipment in clean and orderly operating condition in accordance with cGMP, ISO and Grifols quality and safety standards.
●Responsible for 5S duties related to maintenance of the manufacturing labs.
●Maintain safe work environment complying with biohazard and chemical safety procedures.
●Performs all manufacturing operations under cGMP/ISO requirements.
●Adheres to valid manufacturing procedures and documentation.
●Performs legible, clear and concise data entry into batch records, logbooks, and all other ancillary controlled forms used in a cGMP process.
●Completes all training documentation within a pre-defined timeframe.
● Analyzes in-process samples generated from production activities as needed.
●Completes all required documentation for proper traceability of a production lot.
●Operates a variety of basic lab equipment (pH meters, balances, centrifuges, and spectrophotometers) as well as more sophisticated equipment such as multiple fermenter, centrifugation, column chromatography, and ultrafiltration operator interface controls.
●Performs standard laboratory operations including dispensing chemicals, volumetric and gravimetric measurements, making accurate dilutions and preparing buffers and solutions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience following SOPs
- Very good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledgeable in SAP is a plus
- Computer knowledge required. Experience with Word and Excel
- Strong attention to detail, able to document work accurately, excellent organizational skills
- Experience with preparation of reagents following manufacturing instructions
- Deliver quality products and services on time to all customers, internal and external.
- Must be attentive to detail and effectively manages time.
- Independent thinking and considers the overall impact of our product for internal and external customers.
- Monitor processes and products to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Able to lift and push up to 35 lbs
- Track and order raw materials for department from the warehouse. Restock lab drawers
Education:
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological or physical sciences.
Experience:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a GMP environment
Equivalency:
Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.
Occupational Demands:
- May occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise manipulate objects up to 25 pounds in weight, and/or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise manipulate objects up to 10 pounds in weight frequently or continuously.
EEO Minorities/ Disability/Veterans
Grifols is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal laws. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Emeryville:USEMV – Emeryville CA-Headquarters
Expected salary:
Location: Emeryville, CA
Job date: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 02:43:05 GMT
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