Manufacturing Technician - IGIV Bulk
GRIFOLS, S.A.
Summary
The manufacturing technician is an integral part of the overall process required to convert human plasma to injectable protein therapies. The technician is responsible for the set-up, operation and cleaning of various types of process equipment utilized to separate, purify, fill, inspect and package the protein products manufactured by Grifols.
Job description
Essential Job Duties
- Responsible for equipment cleaning, 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 performing the following daily tasks: cleaning/sanitizing aseptic and non-aseptic processing areas, preparing and sterilizing filling and freeze-drying components (such as vials, stoppers, and filling assemblies), and performing aseptic fills.
- May be trained in the freeze drying (Lyophilization) process.
- Utilizes touch screen Operator Interface Terminals (OIT).
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate's degree, applicable certification and/or military veterans preferred.
- 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.
Occupational Demands
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment or warehouse with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids, chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam. Exposure to extreme cold below 32 degrees and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100 degrees. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders. Personal protective equipment required. Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs. Work is performed standing, walking, bending and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate's degree, applicable certification and/or military veterans preferred
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Bonus Pool
Company overview
Grifols, S.A. is a global healthcare company and leading producer of plasma-derived medicines, founded in Barcelona, Spain in 1909. As the European leader and third largest plasma-derived medicine manufacturer worldwide, Grifols specializes in developing, producing, and marketing essential plasma-derived protein therapies for patients suffering from rare, chronic, and life-threatening conditions. The company operates across four main business units: Biopharma (plasma-derived medicines), Diagnostic (transfusion medicine and clinical diagnostics), Bio Supplies (biological materials for research), and Healthcare Solutions for Hospitals. With over 23,800 employees serving more than 110 countries, Grifols maintains 15 industrial facilities across seven countries and operates approximately 400 plasma donation centers globally. The company focuses on therapeutic areas including immunology, infectious diseases, pulmonology, hematology, hepatology, intensive care, and neurology, with more than 1,200 researchers working across 12 R&D centers worldwide. Grifols is publicly traded on both the Madrid Stock Exchange (GRF) and NASDAQ (GRFS), generating approximately €7.2 billion in annual revenue.