Associate

QO Associate Location: CA-Los Angeles, US Contract Type: Regular Full-Time Area: MANUFACTURING 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. The Quality Operations Associate is responsible for performing quality functions in the packaging and 100% final container inspection process. Essential job duties include 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 include an 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. The estimated pay scale for the Quality Operations Associate role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $21.00 - 25.00 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Occupational demands include work in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment or warehouse. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to occasional extreme cold below 32* in production areas. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Work is performed sitting or standing for 2-4 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. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35lbs. Occasionally walks, bends and twists neck and waist, may reach above or below shoulder height. Frequent foot movements. Color perception/discrimination and near vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate complex 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. Performs tasks 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, 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.