Supervisor I, Quality, QC

Company Name: Grifols

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.

Shift: 1st shift; 0700-1530, Monday-Friday

Overview

The selected candidate will be responsible for job assignments and supervising employees engaged in performing various Quality Control (QC) tasks within the QC Environmental Assurance laboratory (i.e. laboratory testing, plate reading, samples incubation, documentation review, laboratory investigations & CAPA, test release, SAP approval, etc). Participates in employee relations matters and is responsible for performance management in area of responsibility. May participate in technical and non-technical training, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Directly supervise employees engaged in various QC related tasks as well as assign job duties.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and is responsible for optimum use of staff and technical capabilities within defined areas.
• Provides technical/ non-technical support on quality related matters.
• May consult with manufacturing and internal regulatory departments on GXP matters.
• Follow cGMP and department safety practices.
• Provides effective leadership to employees in Quality Control.
• Demonstrates high levels of value and integrity.
• Consults with QC Senior management regarding key decisions which need to be made within his/her defined area of responsibility.
• Apply expertise in testing to develop, validate and troubleshoot analytical methods.
• Serve as SME for laboratory assay and act as a resource for laboratory staff.
• Perform investigations and write reports. Author SOPs and other laboratory documents.
• Collaborate with production and Quality Assurance and Compliance on projects, incident investigations, etc.
• Evaluate data and perform statistical analysis for various projects.
• Serve as system administrator and SME for various laboratory information systems and applications as required.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Basic knowledge/understanding of domestic (i.e. Food and Drug Administration) and applicable foreign regulatory agency requirements/guidelines.

Education And Experience Requirement By Level

Supervisor I, Quality, QC - BA/BS - preferably in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) curriculum and 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing, leading, and coaching employees, projects, teams, etc. is recommended.

Supervisor II, Quality, QC - BA/BS - preferably in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) curriculum and 5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing, leading, and coaching employees, projects, teams, etc. is recommended.

Supervisor III, Quality, QC - BA/BS - preferably in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) curriculum and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing, leading, and coaching employees, projects, teams, etc. is recommended.

Work is performed sitting or standing for 2-4 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35lbs. Occasionally walks, bends and twists neck and waist, may reach above or below shoulder height. Frequent foot movements. Color perception/discrimination and near vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. 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. Performs tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.

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; 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.