Purification Technician I/II

Grifols•Clayton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purification Technician performs 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. Level I: Performs general housekeeping in compliance with the high standards required of a pharmaceutical operation. Demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of GMP requirements. Demonstrates the care and safety necessary to properly safeguard facilities, equipment, product and co-workers. Dispenses and prepares necessary cleaning/sanitization reagents to clean and sanitize production areas. Assembles, disassembles, cleans and sterilizes production equipment (i.e. filters, tanks, etc.). Operates production equipment (i.e. centrifuge, ultra filtration units, columns, autoclaves, pasteurizers, etc.). Operates fork truck in a safe and efficient manner. Performs bulk processing and filtration involving processing parameters (i.e. pH, weights, suspension, etc.). Performs real time documentation during production run and maintains accurate records/logs. Prepares buffer solutions and properly stores process intermediates. Level II: Performs all duties described at the Purification Operator level. Assembles, disassembles and operates production equipment (i.e. Spectrophotometer). Performs pH and buffer addition. Prepares samples. Performs calculations for processing. Weighs all powders, chemicals, and reagents needed and performs all calculations, preparations and reagent additions. Performs all routine operations associated with actual bulk preparation. Performs all pre and post filtration integrity tests. Performs bulk processing and filtration involving processing parameters (i.e. pH, weights, suspension, etc.). Recognizes and identifies mechanical and safety hazards to the proper individuals.

Requirements

Basic math skills
Basic computer skills
Mechanical aptitude
Detail oriented
Ability to work in a team environment and exercise good judgment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Typically requires a minimum of 12 months as a Technician in his/her respective department before receiving consideration for advancement to Purification Tech II.
Employee must receive a minimum of a meets expectations overall rating on his/her most recent performance review.

Nice To Haves

Bioworks Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs general housekeeping in compliance with the high standards required of a pharmaceutical operation.
Dispenses and prepares necessary cleaning/sanitization reagents to clean and sanitize production areas.
Assembles, disassembles, cleans and sterilizes production equipment (i.e. filters, tanks, etc.).
Operates production equipment (i.e. centrifuge, ultra filtration units, columns, autoclaves, pasteurizers, etc.).
Operates fork truck in a safe and efficient manner.
Performs bulk processing and filtration involving processing parameters (i.e. pH, weights, suspension, etc.).
Performs real time documentation during production run and maintains accurate records/logs.
Prepares buffer solutions and properly stores process intermediates.
Assembles, disassembles and operates production equipment (i.e. Spectrophotometer).
Performs pH and buffer addition.
Prepares samples.
Performs calculations for processing.
Weighs all powders, chemicals, and reagents needed and performs all calculations, preparations and reagent additions.
Performs all routine operations associated with actual bulk preparation.
Performs all pre and post filtration integrity tests.
Recognizes and identifies mechanical and safety hazards to the proper individuals.