NFF Technician I (Night Shift)

About the role

The Fractionation Technician is responsible for performing duties to manufacture products derived from human blood plasma, requiring comprehension in science, engineering, mechanical aptitude, computers, and various process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow company safety guidelines and programs
• Demonstrate care of facility, equipment, systems, and product
• Demonstrate appropriate personal hygiene and proper gowning
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and complete Batch Production Records (BPR's)
• Complete record keeping in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Operate manufacturing process control system and equipment
• Operate Clean In Place (CIP) equipment
• Perform in process analytical analysis
• Maintain monitoring of manufacturing processes
• Assist in sampling operations
• Assist in the harvest of intermediate products
• Assist in the preparation, set up and transfer of Buffer and Process solutions
• Transfer intermediate product, raw materials, and waste
• Stage plasma, intermediate paste and raw materials
• Clean and/or Sanitize designated manufacturing areas
• Utilize SAP and / or ACSIS transactions
• Support the supply chain requirements for production
• Assist team members, including supervision, to perform additional tasks
• Work in an ethical and compliant manner to manufacture a drug product that is safe for human use

Additional Responsibilities

• Completes assignments in functional areas supporting departmental objectives
• Communicates effectively and promptly with other operators, technicians and supervisors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety guidelines and SOP's established by the company
• Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and State and Federal Health, Environment and Safety regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable with using different computer systems to perform data entry
• Willingness to work with and learn from other members of the manufacturing team
• Desire to enhance one’s skills and knowledge

Education/Experience

• A High School Diploma. Bioworks Certification preferred

Occupational Demands

• Work is performed in a laboratory/manufacturing environment
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
• Exposure to electrical and pneumatic powered equipment
• Exposure to miscellaneous production chemicals, moving machinery and production equipment
• Potential exposure to high levels of noise on production floor
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves
• Requires kneeling, climbing and squatting
• Frequent repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
• Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day
• Frequent bending and twisting neck and waist
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50 lbs
• Able to communicate 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 interacts with others
• Rotating shifts
• Works at heights on platforms and/or on ladders

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. 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 : NC-Clayton