Purification Technician I/II (NC-Clayton, US) @ GRIFOLS, S.A.

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Purification Technician

I/II SHIFT

• 12 Hour Rotating 6a-6p // 6p-6a Summary: The Purification Technician performs fundamental tasks within a GMP environment by cleaning and maintaining the workplace, cleaning, assembling and disassembling operating equipment per applicable procedures, assisting with process control manipulations and maintaining records/logs in accordance with current standard procedures.
• Level I: Performs general housekeeping in compliance with the high standards required of a pharmaceutical operation.
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of GMP requirements.
• Demonstrates the care and safety necessary to properly safeguard facilities, equipment, product and co-workers.
• Dispenses and prepares necessary cleaning/sanitization reagents to clean and sanitize production areas.
• Assembles, disassembles, cleans and sterilizes production equipment (i.e. filters, tanks, etc.).
• Operates production equipment (i.e. centrifuge, ultra filtration units, columns, autoclaves, pasteurizers, etc.).
• Operates fork truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs bulk processing and filtration involving processing parameters (i.e. pH, weights, suspension, etc.).
• Performs real time documentation during production run and maintains accurate records/logs.
• Prepares buffer solutions and properly stores process intermediates.
• Additional

Responsabilities

• Isolate target proteins from intermediates and process to a sterile bulk and deliver for filling.
• Level II: Performs all duties described at the Purification Operator level.
• Assembles, disassembles and operates production equipment (i.e. Spectrophotometer).
• Performs pH and buffer addition.
• Prepares samples.
• Performs calculations for processing.
• Weighs all powders, chemicals, and reagents needed and performs all calculations, preparations and reagent additions.
• Performs all routine operations associated with actual bulk preparation.
• Performs all pre and post filtration integrity tests.
• Recognizes and identifies mechanical and safety hazards to the proper individuals.

Requirements

• Level I: Basic math skills, basic computer skills, mechanical aptitude, detail oriented, ability to work in a team environment and exercise good judgment.
• Candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bioworks Certificate preferred.
• Level II: Typically requires a minimum of 12 months as a Technician in his/her respective department before receiving consideration for advancement to Purification Tech II.
• Employee must receive a minimum of a meets expectations overall rating on his/her most recent performance review.
• Occupational Demands: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, as well as stand/walk continuously during the shift, and work rotating shifts.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery.
• Exposure to high levels of noise and to extreme cold below 32*.
• Occasional entry into confined spaces requiring kneeling and squatting.
• Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, safety shoes, gloves and garments.
• Work is performed standing and walking for 4-6 hours per day.
• Bending and twisting neck and waist for 4-6 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.
• Frequent foot movement.
• Frequent moderate lifting and carrying of 15-44lbs.
• Frequent heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. with a maximum lift of 50lbs.
• Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height.
• Hearing acuity essential.
• Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye.
• 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.
• Frequently performs simple and routine tasks that vary little each day 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.
• 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.
• Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton: USNC0002 - Clayton Learn more about Grifols