Manufacturing Technician - IGIV Bulk
About The Position
The Manufacturing Technician supports the process of converting human plasma into injectable protein therapies. The role involves setting up, operating, and cleaning process equipment used to separate, purify, fill, inspect, and package protein products in a biologics processing environment. Work takes place in a sanitized clean-room manufacturing environment and must follow FDA-regulated procedures, documentation practices, and company safety policies. Daily duties include 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 may receive training in freeze-drying (lyophilization) and uses touchscreen Operator Interface Terminals. The role is based at Grifols’ Valley Boulevard Manufacturing Plant in Los Angeles, California. Potential schedules include weekday swing or graveyard shifts, and weekend day or graveyard shifts; shift assignment depends on availability at the time of offer and the plant operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The listed estimated pay range for the Los Angeles role is $21.50–$22 per hour, with eligibility to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. A separate California pay statement lists $22–$24 per hour and refers to an unspecified bonus-pool percentage. Compensation depends on factors including education, experience, skills, knowledge, work location, internal equity, and market data. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, up to a 5% 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement. A later benefits statement additionally lists life insurance and paid holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proactive and results-oriented, 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 and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Flexibility to work shifts to accommodate a 24-hour, seven-day plant operation.
- Ability to meet the stated occupational demands, including lifting and carrying 45 pounds for up to 6–8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds.
- Ability to work in required personal protective equipment and in the described manufacturing conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree.
- Applicable certification.
- Military veteran experience.
Responsibilities
- Clean, set up, and operate equipment in a biologics processing environment for plasma-derived pharmaceuticals.
- Follow procedures and practices in accordance with FDA regulations, including documentation requirements.
- 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 touchscreen Operator Interface Terminals (OITs).
- May be trained in the freeze-drying (lyophilization) process.
- Adhere to a work schedule and meet production standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Up to 5% 401(k) match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Eligibility to participate in a company bonus pool (up to 5% stated for the Los Angeles role; another pay statement gives no specific percentage)
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
