Manufacturing Technician (Albumin Filling)

Manufacturing Technician (Albumin Filling)

Location: CA-Los Angeles, US

Contract Type: Regular Full-Time

Area: Manufacturing

Job Summary: The manufacturing technician is an integral part of the overall process required to convert human plasma to injectable protein therapies. The technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, and cleaning of various types of process equipment utilized to separate, purify, fill, inspect, and package the protein products manufactured by Grifols.

Essential Job Duties:

• Responsible for equipment cleaning, setup, and operation in a biologics processing environment for plasma derived pharmaceuticals.
• Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
• Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
• Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.
• Responsible for facility and equipment cleaning.
• All work is performed in a clean room (sanitized) manufacturing environment.
• Responsible for performing the following daily tasks: cleaning/sanitizing aseptic and non-aseptic processing areas, preparing and sterilizing filling and freeze-drying components (such as vials, stoppers, and filling assemblies), and performing aseptic fills.
• May be trained in the freeze drying (Lyophilization) process.
• Utilizes touch screen Operator Interface Terminals (OIT).

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree, applicable certification, and/or military veterans preferred.
• Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be flexible with working hours/shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.

Potential Shifts:

• Swing: 2:00 to 10:30 pm - Monday through Friday
• Graveyard: 10:00 pm to 6:30 am - Monday through Friday
• Weekend Grave: 6:00 pm to 6:00 am - Saturday, Sunday and 1 Weeknight
• Weekend Day: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm - Saturday, Sunday and 1 Weekday

Occupational Demands: Work is performed in a manufacturing environment or warehouse with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools, and moving machinery. Operates forklifts, tractors, and power equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam. Exposure to extreme cold below 32* and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100*. Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing, and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders. Walks on uneven ground. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, face shields, chemical suits, safety shoes and/or rubber footwear, gloves, hearing protection, and a respirator. Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs. Work is performed standing, walking, bending, and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day. Frequent foot movements. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Frequent hand movements with simple grasping of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception, and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs a wide range of complex tasks. Adheres to a work schedule to meet production standards.

The estimated pay scale for the Manufacturing Technician role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $21.50 to $22.00 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match, and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity, and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.