Purification Technician I/II

About the Role

Grifols is a global healthcare company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people around the world. As a Purification Technician, you will perform fundamental tasks within a GMP environment, including cleaning, assembling, and disassembling operating equipment, assisting with process control manipulations, and maintaining records/logs in accordance with standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping in compliance with pharmaceutical operation standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of GMP requirements.
• Ensure safety to properly safeguard facilities, equipment, product, and co-workers.
• Dispense and prepare cleaning/sanitization reagents for production areas.
• Assemble, disassemble, clean, and sterilize production equipment (e.g., filters, tanks).
• Operate production equipment (e.g., centrifuge, ultra filtration units, columns, autoclaves, pasteurizers).
• Operate a fork truck safely and efficiently.
• Perform bulk processing and filtration involving processing parameters (e.g., pH, weights, suspension).
• Perform real-time documentation during production runs and maintain accurate records/logs.
• Prepare buffer solutions and properly store process intermediates.
• Isolate target proteins from intermediates and process to a sterile bulk for filling (Level I additional responsibility).

Level II Additional Responsibilities

• Perform all duties described at the Purification Technician I level.
• Assemble, disassemble, and operate additional production equipment (e.g., Spectrophotometer).
• Perform pH and buffer addition.
• Prepare samples and perform processing calculations.
• Weigh powders, chemicals, and reagents; perform calculations, preparations, and reagent additions.
• Perform routine operations associated with bulk preparation.
• Conduct pre- and post-filtration integrity tests.
• Recognize and report mechanical and safety hazards.

Requirements

Level I

• Basic math and computer skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment and exercise good judgment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bioworks Certificate preferred.

Level II

• Minimum of 12 months as a Technician in the respective department.
• Minimum "meets expectations" overall rating on the most recent performance review.

Occupational Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand/walk continuously during the shift (12-hour rotating shifts: 6a-6p or 6p-6a).
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to biological fluids, chemicals, electrical equipment, hand tools, and moving machinery.
• Exposure to high noise levels and extreme cold (below 32°F).
• Occasional entry into confined spaces requiring kneeling and squatting.
• Operate forklifts, tractors, and power equipment.
• Wear personal protective equipment (e.g., protective eyewear, safety shoes, gloves, garments).
• Work performed standing and walking for 4-6 hours per day.
• Bending and twisting of neck and waist for 4-6 hours per day.
• Frequent hand, foot, and moderate-to-heavy lifting movements (15-50 lbs).
• Occasional reaching above and below shoulder height.
• Essential hearing acuity, color perception, depth perception, and correctable far vision (20/30 in one eye, 20/100 in the other).
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Frequently perform simple and routine tasks following written or oral instructions.

Location

NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton: USNC0002 - Clayton