Environmental Monitoring Technician

Grifols•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is a global healthcare company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. Since 1909, we have been leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, developing, producing, and marketing innovative solutions and services in over 110 countries. This role is responsible for collecting environmental monitoring samples in manufacturing processing areas, including viable, non-viable, surface, personnel, water, and gases, as scheduled. The position involves preparing equipment and supplies, maintaining monitoring equipment, performing housekeeping, managing inventory, compiling and entering data into computer databases for reporting and trending, reviewing test results, and maintaining sample logs and instrument logs. Strict adherence to FDA regulations and corporate safety policies is essential.

Requirements

Associate degree in Microbiology, Biology or closely related scientific discipline is required.
Requires a basic understanding of the fundamentals of microbiology, aseptic techniques and environmental monitoring.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
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.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
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.
Ability to lift or push up to 25 pounds.
Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.
Ability to gown and enter into an aseptic/clean room (65˚F) environment.
Manual dexterity to perform clerical type functions such as typing, using a mouse, copying, faxing, etc.
Ability to work at a computer and view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.
Ability to read and review documents for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect environmental monitoring samples in the manufacturing processing areas including viable, non-viable, surface, personnel, water and gases as scheduled.
Prepare equipment and supplies required for environmental monitoring.
Share general responsibilities for monitoring equipment maintenance and calibration, housekeeping, and other support functions (e.g., inventory of consumables and reagents).
Compile and enter data into computer database (i.e. SAP) to be used for reporting and trending purposes.
Review test results against specifications.
Maintain sample logs on a daily basis to ensure timely testing and tracking of all samples.
Maintain Instrument Usage and Calibration Logs based on instrument usage during the preparation and testing of samples.
Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.