Sample Processing Associate

GRIFOLS, S.A.•CA-Los Angeles, CA

7d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for transporting, logging and distributing production samples to different Quality Control (QC) laboratories for testing, packaging and shipping samples for outside lab testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Requires a basic understanding of laboratory sample management and administrative support.
Must have valid driver’s license.
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.
Related sample processing experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated testing laboratory is preferred.
Experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport samples from the manufacturing plant to Quality Control (QC) Labs using a small motorized vehicle (golf cart).
Pick up and deliver QC documentation.
Log samples into LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
Distribute the samples to QC laboratories for testing and make entries on the sample tracking forms and sample log forms in each lab.
Package and schedule delivery of samples to contract laboratories for testing.
Assist in other duties that are deemed necessary by the supervisor, such as filing and archiving documents.
Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.