Manufacturing Technician - IGIV Bulk

GRIFOLS, S.A.•CA-Los Angeles, CA

18d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician is an integral part of the process of converting human plasma into injectable protein therapies. The technician sets up, operates, and cleans process equipment used to separate, purify, fill, inspect, and package Grifols protein products. Work takes place in a sanitized clean-room manufacturing environment and requires compliance with FDA-regulated procedures, documentation practices, and corporate safety policies. Daily work includes cleaning and 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. The technician uses touch-screen Operator Interface Terminals (OIT) and may be trained in lyophilization. Shifts depend on availability at the time of offer and support a plant operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Potential schedules include weekday swing or graveyard shifts and weekend day or graveyard shifts. The role is based at Grifols’ Valley Boulevard manufacturing plant in Los Angeles, California. The listed compensation for the Manufacturing Technician - IGIV Bulk role in California is $22–$24 per hour, with eligibility to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. Compensation may depend on education, experience, skills, knowledge, work location, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proactive and results-oriented approach with strong attention to detail.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Flexibility to work shifts that accommodate a 24-hour, seven-day plant operation.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands described for the role, including lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds for extended periods and a maximum lift of 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Applicable certification.
Military veteran experience.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and clean process equipment used to separate, purify, fill, inspect, and package protein products.
Clean, set up, and operate equipment in a biologics processing environment for plasma-derived pharmaceuticals.
Follow procedures and practices in accordance with FDA regulations.
Maintain documentation in accordance with FDA regulations.
Follow departmental and corporate safety policies.
Clean facilities and equipment.
Clean and sanitize aseptic and non-aseptic processing areas.
Prepare and sterilize filling and freeze-drying components, including vials, stoppers, and filling assemblies.
Perform aseptic fills.
Use touch-screen Operator Interface Terminals (OIT).
Adhere to a work schedule and meet production standards.
May perform freeze-drying (lyophilization) work after training.