Manufacturing Lead Technician

GRIFOLS, S.A.•CA-Los Angeles, CA

8d•$34 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

In general, the Manufacturing Lead Technician is responsible for overseeing the coordination and operations of the production schedule, shift, and personnel. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is required.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, train, coach and develop department personnel.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, applicable certification, and/or military veterans preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for equipment 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 basic process analysis such as pH, refractive index, turbidity, and conductivity measurements.
Operates manufacturing equipment such as ultrafiltration (UF) units, chromatography columns, Clean In Place (CIP) systems, Steam In Place (SIP) systems and centrifuges.
Utilizes touch screen Operator Interface Terminals (OIT).
Trains entry level personnel.
Performs more complex and advanced job tasks.
Assist management in coordinating and scheduling the department's day to day operations.
Serves in a leadership role in the absence of direct supervision.
Other duties may be assigned.