Quality Operations Associate

Company Overview:

For more than 75 years, Grifols has worked to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are a global healthcare company that produces essential plasma-derived medicines for patients and provides hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals with the tools, information and services they need to deliver expert medical care. Grifols’ three main divisions – Bioscience, Diagnostic & Hospital – develop, manufacture, and market innovative products and services available in more than 100 countries. At Grifols we are united around a strong sense of pride, operating under the highest standards for quality and safety.

We are committed to fostering an environment that creates continuous learning opportunities and encourages professional development and growth. We would love for you to consider growing your career with us. If challenging and meaningful work excites you, make a difference and join us in this rewarding enterprise!

Job Summary:

The Quality Operations Associate 1 is responsible for performing quality functions in the packaging and 100% final container inspection process.

Essential Job Duties:

· Responsible for quality oversight of the final container inspection and packaging operations. For example, AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) sampling and inspection of packaged final container product, packaging area release, quality verification of first print and last print samples, lot reconciliation, etc.

· Perform Label Control duties, i.e. inventory count and issuance of labels and inserts for the packaging process.

· Receive, store and inspect retention samples (includes intermediates and final container products).

· Inspect and release finished product produced in Instituto Grifols.

· Perform annual inventory of quarantine areas and quarterly inventory of label control areas.

· Perform distribution release verification of intermediates and final container products.

· Perform packaging work order review.

· Perform various SAP transactions from the processes mentioned above.

· Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.

· Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.

· Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.

Job Requirements:

· Associate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related scientific discipline is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

· Related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is preferred.

· Requires a basic understanding of quality inspection and label control.

· Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.

· 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.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

· Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

· Specific experience with SAP is preferred.

· Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.

*This job description is accurate at the date of publication. It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time.

EEO Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans

Grifols is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal laws. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Industry, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Quality Control Inspectors: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location