Lead Manufacturing Technician

1 month ago


Los Angeles, California, United States GRIFOLS, S.A. Full time


Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? 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.



POSITION SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Responsible for equipment setup and operation in a biologics processing environment for plasma derived pharmaceuticals.
  2. Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
  3. Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
  4. Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.
  5. Responsible for facility and equipment cleaning.
  6. All work is performed in a clean room (sanitized) manufacturing environment.
  7. Responsible for basic process analysis such as pH, refractive index, turbidity, and conductivity measurements.
  8. Operates manufacturing equipment such as ultrafiltration (UF) units, chromatography columns, Clean In Place (CIP) systems, Steam In Place (SIP) systems and centrifuges.
  9. Utilizes touch screen Operator Interface Terminals (OIT).
  10. Trains entry level personnel.
  11. Performs more complex and advanced job tasks.
  12. Assist management in coordinating and scheduling the department's day to day operations.
  13. Serves in a leadership role in the absence of direct supervision.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree, applicable certification, and/or military veterans preferred.
  2. Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is required.
  3. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, train, coach and develop department personnel.
  4. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines.
  5. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  6. Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
  7. Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
  8. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
  9. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
  10. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  11. Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  12. Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Ability to lift /move up to 50 pounds.
  2. Ability to stand for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.
  3. Manual dexterity to perform all job functions.
  4. Ability to gown and work in an aseptic/clean room environment.
  5. Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals and biological hazards.

The estimated pay scale for the Lead Manufacturing Technician role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $35/per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us

*This job description is accurate at the date of publication and may change over time. It is not intended as an exhaustive description of the job. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change.

EEO Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans

Grifols is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal laws. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Los Angeles:USVALLEY - Valley - Valley Blvd - LA, CA

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