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_10_LA.jpg/c7449196-fba0-6bcb-9d0d-f4c5652819f6?t=1636640424647" 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><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Grifols Diagnostic Solutions Inc is seeking a Quality Control Specialist 1 to join our Immunohematology Quality Control department for Reagent Red Blood Cells (RRBC) and Gel Cards in San Diego, CA. This position will be reporting to the QC Supervisor.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">The QC Specialist has a strong understanding of products (QC testing, specifications, QC processes, assay knowledge) within the assigned workcell. This role may act as as Lead for their workcell, scheduling activities, communicating with Production Planners.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">To be successful in this role, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry with 4 years of relatable QC experience. Experience working and handling blood products, preferred.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Primary responsibilities for role:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">All QC Support Analyst 4 responsibilities</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Executes experiments for troubleshooting non-conformances and/or assay technique issues</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Participates in quality audits (QC assessments, internal, 3rd party)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Initiates and leads document change control activities. Able to create/revise QC documents (procedures and specification documents).</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Supports the work-cell lead with test scheduling</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Acts as a lead trainer for QC work-cell</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Initiates clear and concise LI/OOS investigations</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Performs and documents investigations using standard root cause determination methods</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Initiates clear and concise non-conformances. Performs and documents low severity investigations</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Leads a QC department team or participates on cross-functional teams</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), QSR, GMP/GLP requirements</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Working knowledge of industry/regulatory standards</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Intermediate computer skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Some technical writing skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Problem Solving</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Attention to detail</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Education</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">B.A. or B.S. in a biological science or chemistry</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Experience</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">4 years of relatable QC experience</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Equivalency</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">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 typically 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="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Occupational Demands</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif">Lift up to 25 lbs</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The estimated pay scale for QC Specialist I role based in San Diego, California, is $73,834.60 to $92,293.25 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up t<span style="color:black">o <strong>5</strong><strong>%</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-San Diego:USSDW - San Diego CA - Willow Ct Mfg</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.grifols.com/en/what-we-do" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about Grifols</a></p> <p> </p>