About this role
<p> <style type="text/css">table.MiTabla { max-width: 1020px;!important </style> </p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img align="top/" alt="" src="https://staticweb.grifols.com/documents/675849/2554718/SSFF_02_CLAYTON.jpg/4f428334-9cb2-1679-ffa2-c56b3cd1097b?t=1636640425916"></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> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Schedule: 12-hour shift (nights)</strong></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Fractionation Technician is responsible for performing duties to manufacture products derived from human blood plasma, which require comprehension in the following areas:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Science (i.e. biology or chemistry)</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Engineering</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Mechanical aptitude</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Computers</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Various process equipment (i.e. Centrifuge, Automatic Bottle Opener, CIP skids) that interface with process controls automation.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>Primary responsibilities for role:</strong></u></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Follow company safety guidelines and programs</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrate care of facility, equipment, systems, and product</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrate appropriate personal hygiene and proper gowning</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and complete Batch Production Records (BPR's)</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Complete record keeping in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Operate manufacturing process control system and equipment</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Operate Clean In Place (CIP) equipment</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Perform in process analytical analysis</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor status of manufacturing processes</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Assist in sampling operations</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Assist in the harvest of intermediate products</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Assist in the preparation, set up and transfer of Buffer and Process solutions.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Transfer intermediate product, raw materials, and waste</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Stage plasma, intermediate paste and raw materials</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Clean and/or Sanitize designated manufacturing areas</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Utilize SAP and / or ACSIS transactions</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Support the supply chain requirements for production</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Assist team members, including supervision, to perform additional tasks</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Work in an ethical and compliant manner to manufacture a drug product that is safe for human use.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Executes commissioning and validation activities associated with a new building.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. This description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>Additional Responsibilities:</strong></u></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Completes assignments in functional areas supporting departmental objectives.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Communicates effectively and promptly with other operators, technicians and supervisors.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>Knowledge, skills & abilities:</strong></u></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of safety guidelines and SOP's established by the company.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and State and Federal Health, Environment and Safety regulations.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent oral and written communication skills. </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work a 24/7 rotating shift schedule.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Comfortable with using different computer systems to perform data entry.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Willingness to work with and learn from other members of the manufacturing team.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Desire to enhance one’s skills and knowledge.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>Education/Experience Requirements:</strong></u></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A person being considered for this manufacturing position shall possess the following education and minimum stated work experience:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">High school education and completion of the "Bioworks Certification Program" through a community college or</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">High school education and 1 year pharmaceutical, chemical, and/or production manufacturing experience in a regulated industry (FDA, USDA, NRC) obtained within the last 5 years (completion of the "Bioworks Certification Program" through a community college a plus) or</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Graduation from an accredited college/university with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, Business, Teaching or a related curriculum (completion of the Bioworks Certificate program through a community college a plus).</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>Additional Experience:</strong></u></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Additional work experience(s) to be considered to support "Technician" position qualification(s):</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot process equipment used in manufacturing environment preferred</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Work experience with distributed control systems and PLC operated equipment preferred</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in protein separation preferred</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Start-up or validation experience preferred</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>Occupational Demands:</strong></u></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Work is performed in a laboratory/manufacturing environment.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Exposure to electrical and pneumatic powered equipment.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Exposure to miscellaneous production chemicals, moving machinery and production equipment.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Potential exposure to high levels of noise on production floor.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Requires kneeling, climbing and squatting. </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Frequent repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Often performs duties standing.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Frequently bends and twists neck and waist. </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50 lbs.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Able to communicate 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. </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Frequently interacts with others.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Rotating shifts.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Works at heights on platforms and/or on ladders.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Capable of adapting to a fluid schedule during commissioning and validation.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>Benefits:</strong></u></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, Paid Time Off (PTO), pharmacy, dental, vision, disability insurance, life & AD+D insurance, 5% 401K match, and tuition reimbursement. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Even though we are a global healthcare company with employees in 30 countries, Grifols prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled its workforce in the last 10 years -- we're growing, and you can grow with us! </span></span></span></p> <p> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><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></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b>Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.</b></span></span></span></p> <p> </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><b>Location: <span>NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton</span>:<span>[[cust_building]]</span></b> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.grifols.com/en/what-we-do" target="_blank">Learn more about Grifols</a></p> <p> </p>