Role Summary
The Manufacturing Technician is an integral part of the process to convert human plasma into injectable protein therapies. The technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, and cleaning of process equipment used to separate, purify, fill, inspect, and package Grifols protein products. This role operates in a cleanroom environment and supports 24/7 manufacturing operations. Location: Los Angeles, CA.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for equipment setup and operation in a biologics processing environment for plasma derived pharmaceuticals.
- Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
- Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
- Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.
- Responsible for facility and equipment cleaning.
- All work is performed in a clean room (sanitized) manufacturing environment.
- Responsible for basic process analysis such as pH, refractive index, turbidity, and conductivity measurements.
- Operates manufacturing equipment such as ultrafiltration (UF) units, chromatography columns, Clean In Place (CIP) systems, Steam In Place (SIP) systems and centrifuges.
- Utilizes touch screen Operator Interface Terminals (OIT).
Qualifications
- Required: High school diploma or GED; Preferred: Associate’s degree, applicable certification, and/or military veterans.
- 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.
Skills
- Proactive, results-oriented, and detail-focused approach.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
- Clear English communication and basic computer proficiency (MS Office).
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to work flexible shifts to support 24/7 operations.
Education
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree, certification, or military veterans preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods (up to four hours at a time).
- Manual dexterity to perform all job functions.
- Ability to gown and work in an aseptic/clean room environment.
- Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals and biological hazards.