IGIV-C Technician I/II (E630)

GRIFOLS, S.A.

About The Position

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. The IGIV-C Technician is responsible for the isolation of IgG by processing plasma intermediate paste and performing fundamental tasks within a GMP environment by cleaning and maintaining the workplace, cleaning, assembling and disassembling operating equipment per applicable procedures, assisting with process control manipulations and maintaining records/logs in accordance with current standard procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma OR GED required
Basic math skills, basic computer skills, mechanical aptitude, detail oriented, ability to work in a team environment and exercise good judgment.
Typically requires a minimum of 12 months as a Technician in his/her respective department before receiving consideration for advancement to IGIV-C Tech II.
Employee must receive a minimum of a meets expectations overall rating on his/her most recent performance review.
Employee must have demonstrated competence to perform independently in at least one of the Process Areas listed above and also be proficient in at least 2 of the Process Areas listed above prior to being considered for advancement to IGIV-C Technician II.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, as well as stand/walk continuously during the shift, and work rotating shifts.
Required vaccination for hepatitis B due to exposure to plasma fractions.

Responsibilities

Performs general housekeeping in compliance with the high standards required of a pharmaceutical operation.
Assists in the preparation of all solutions required for the process area and dispenses necessary cleaning/sanitization reagents to clean and sanitize production areas and equipment.
Demonstrates the care and safety necessary to properly safeguard facilities, equipment, product and co-workers.
Assembles and disassembles production equipment.
Operates production equipment (i.e. filters, vessels, skids, columns, etc.).
Operates fork truck in a safe and efficient manner.
Operates CIP circuits.
Monitors and controls processes utilizing the DCS.
Performs real time documentation during production run and maintains accurate records/logs.
Performs integrity tests on Sterile Filters.
Performs all duties described at IGIV-C Technician level.
Performs GMP and Safety Audits of Process area.
Prepares and operates production equipment to standards (i.e. filters, column, bulk tanks, etc.) .
Troubleshoots and identifies problems with production processes and equipment.