Environmental Monitoring Technician 2

Job Summary

Responsible for collecting and accurately documenting environmental monitoring samples within manufacturing processing areas. This includes viable and non-viable air samples, surface samples, personnel monitoring, water samples, and clean compressed air, in accordance with the established schedule and procedures.

Essential Job Duties

• Follow established procedures to perform routine monitoring throughout manufacturing processing areas, including viable air, non viable air, surface, personnel, water, and clean compressed air sampling.
• Follow established procedures for gowning when entering manufacturing areas, including Aseptic Processing Areas that require stricter gowning protocols and the use of an additional gown.
• Prepare supplies required for environmental monitoring and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Perform data review and SAP data entry.
• Will share general responsibilities for monitoring equipment maintenance and calibration, housekeeping, and other support functions.
• Support and closely interact with manufacturing and quality personnel in terms of all aspects relating to environmental monitoring.
• Strict adherence to established procedures and practices in compliance with FDA regulations, with a strong emphasis on accurate and thorough documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.
• Trains entry level personnel as assigned based on proficiency.
• Performs more complex and advanced job tasks.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree in Microbiology, Biology or closely related scientific discipline is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is required.
• Equivalency: Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Specific Experience

• Specific experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is preferred.

Occupational Work Demands

• Frequently sits for 1-2 hours per day.
• Stands for 4-6 hours per day.
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Able to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Occasionally walks.
• Occasionally bends and twists neck and waist.
• Frequent foot movements.
• Color perception/discrimination, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye.
• Exposure to extreme cold below 32*.
• Exposure to chemicals and, heavy machinery.

Position Details

• Requires Personal protective equipment to include hearing protection, safety shoes, and chemical suits.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects up to 1-2 hours per day.
• Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day with a maximum lift of 75lbs.
• Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences.
• Frequently performs routine tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.

Pay Scale

The estimated pay scale for Environmental Monitoring 2 role based in California, is $25.00 - $33.00 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• life insurance
• PTO
• paid holidays
• up to 5% 401(K) match
• tuition reimbursement

Company Culture

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!

Equal Employment Opportunity

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! Third Party Agency And Recruiter Notice Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate. Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. California Personnel Privacy Policy and Notice at Collection Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Los Angeles:USVALLEY - Valley Bl Mfg Plant - LA, CA Learn more about Grifols