Assistant Associate Biologist

Overview

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? 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.

Current position:

This position is responsible for performing environmental monitoring of fill lines in SFF and PFF and environmental monitoring of all classified production areas, including sampling of site utility systems. The Environmental Assurance department must maintain adequate staffing to support all filling operations 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. In addition to routine environmental monitoring of the aseptic fill lines, this position is responsible for executing the Quality Oversight program for the fill lines and provides quality control approval of air flow visualizations conducted on site.

This position is part of the budgeted staff necessary to complete this sampling and testing and to ensure that Clayton site environmental monitoring of the aseptic fill lines and other production areas and utility systems remain in a state of control. Must be able to perform tasks by following SOPs and oral instructions. Must have precise, legible, and organized documentation skills.

Candidates must also be willing to perform their share of cleaning duties and housekeeping.

Current production levels require that multiple filling activities can occur during any shift and require Environmental Monitoring (EM) staff to be available to support these activities in order to avoid production delays.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of the aseptic fill lines and other classified production areas.
• Sample site utility systems and support 24/7 filling operations.
• Execute the Quality Oversight program for fill lines and provide QC approval of air flow visualizations.
• Maintain documentation in a precise, legible, and organized manner following SOPs.
• Assist with cleaning duties and housekeeping as needed.
• Collaborate to ensure Clayton site environmental monitoring remains in a state of control.

Qualifications

• Assistant level: AA or BS in medical technology/clinical laboratory science, or BS in biology, chemistry, or related field, plus 6–12 months of applicable laboratory experience. Background in medical technology/clinical laboratory science preferred; GLP/GMP laboratory experience preferred.
• Associate level: AA or BS in medical technology/clinical laboratory science, or BS in biology, chemistry, or related field, plus 2 years of applicable laboratory experience. Background in medical technology/clinical laboratory science preferred; GLP/GMP laboratory experience preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment with exposure to biological fluids and potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to occasional extreme cold below 32°F in production areas and to electrical equipment.
• Personal protective equipment required (eyewear, garments, gloves).
• Physical tasks include sitting or standing for 2–4 hours per day, frequent hand movements, occasional lifting up to 35 lbs, and varied mobility (walking, bending, twisting).
• Color perception and near vision requirements apply.

Agency Notice

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. Agencies may only submit candidates to positions 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.

Equal Opportunity

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:[[]]

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