About this role
<style type="text/css"> table.MiTabla { max-width: 1020px;!important </style> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://staticweb.grifols.com/documents/675849/2554718/SSFF_06_GPO.jpg/a5d80af4-bb13-a8cd-d567-ea1e87192f07?t=1636640424362" alt="" align="top/"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p style="text-align:justify">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.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="https://staticweb.grifols.com/documents/675849/2554709/SuccesFactors_1020x93_jobposting_line_test.png/e2cffc87-a707-9e08-b5ef-081cae1f1ecf?t=1636640341637" width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#2c12f8">This role is based at our office in Vista, CA.</span></div> <h1 style="text-align:justify;margin:12.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#365f91;font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#262626">The primary responsibility of the <strong>Sr. Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist</strong> is to work with several Quality Systems ensuring compliance is maintained to meet the current Regulatory requirements. The Quality Systems are Deviation Management, Non-Conforming Materials, CAPA, and Customer Complaints. The Sr. QA Specialist is responsible for product quality by evaluating various processes against validated methods and licensed parameters, while ensuring timely product release. Will interface with multiple departments to ensure successful results. The position will support regulatory reporting and communications as required. Other responsibilities will include individual and group projects to support Quality Assurance initiatives across the company.</span></h1> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626"> <strong>include the following. <em>Other duties may be assigned</em></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Investigate and report as required, issues identified under the deviation management system including database management.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Focus on thorough investigations, sound root causes, meaningful corrective actions and identify areas where deviation reoccurrence could be avoided. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Work with various departments in the development of effective corrective and preventative actions. Follow up effectiveness evaluation and database management.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Investigate and report on customer complaints and administer the customer complaint database. Interface with various departments to investigate and ensure timely resolution of complaints. Report both to the investigation file and to the customer. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Responsible for maintaining the Quality Risk Management system and providing support to other departments as needed.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Responsible for timely completion of the annual product review and other periodic reports as required.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Coordinate and manage investigations relating to trend analysis or problem areas requiring investigation utilizing multiple resources.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Assist in the closure of Out of Tolerance events, processing of Facilities Change Requests and the review of Documentation Change Requests.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Perform housekeeping inspections of manufacturing areas, report issues to area management, and ensure closure of all inspection findings.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Support regulatory submissions and responses as required.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Provide scientific and/ or technical advice and counsel regarding projects as needed. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Participate in departmental and cross functional team meetings and/ or assemble cross functional teams and/or facilitate team meetings as necessary.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and industry standards.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Generate thorough written reports, when required, that summarize investigations performed for out-of-specification results or out-of-procedure events.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Participate in regulatory and internal inspections/audits including providing written responses as applicable for area of responsibility.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Trains entry level personnel.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Assist management in coordinating and scheduling the department's day-to-day operations.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Serves in a leadership role in the absence of direct supervision.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry or closely related scientific / technical discipline is required.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Minimum of 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is required. Direct experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Operations, Quality Control or Quality Engineering function is required.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.</span></p> <p style="text-align:center;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Requires an in depth understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, aseptic processing, laboratory processes and Quality Assurance / Operations. Knowledge or background in Quality systems and theory is required.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Experience in conducting investigations with a thorough understanding of root cause analysis and investigational tools is required.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Must have strong technical writing skills.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, train, coach and develop department personnel.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><u><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#c0504d">PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Ability to lift /move up to 25 pounds.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Ability to sit/stand for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Manual dexterity to perform all job functions.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Ability to gown and work in an aseptic/clean room environment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals and biological hazards.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">#biomatusa</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626">#LI-KS1 </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The estimated pay scale for<span style="color:#f41f1f"> <strong>Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist </strong></span>role based in California, is <span style="color:#fc0303"><strong>$94,000 - 130,000</strong></span><span style="color:#fc0303"><strong> per year</strong></span>. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to <span style="color:#f41f1f"><strong>8%</strong> </span>of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays and up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us! </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>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, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.</strong></span></span></p> <p><a title="" href="https://www.grifols.com/documents/6155530/6442049/California_Personnel_Privacy_Policy.pdf/b39b908a-5cb6-7332-6c7b-8366abf087bf?t=1712755347369" target="_self">California Personnel Privacy Policy and Notice at Collection</a></p> <p><img src="https://staticweb.grifols.com/documents/675849/2554709/SuccesFactors_1020x93_jobposting_line_test.png/e2cffc87-a707-9e08-b5ef-081cae1f1ecf?t=1636640341637" width="100%"></p> <p><strong>Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Vista:USVISTA - Vista CA-995 Park Center Drive-AC</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.grifols.com/en/what-we-do" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about Grifols</a></p> <p> </p>