Position SummaryThe manufacturing technician is an integral part of the overall process required to convert human plasma to injectable protein therapies. The technician is responsible for the set‑up, operation and cleaning of various types of process equipment utilized to separate, purify, fill, inspect and package the protein products manufactured by Grifols.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for equipment setup and operation in a biologics processing environment for plasma derived pharmaceuticals.Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.Responsible for facility and equipment cleaning.All work is performed in a clean room (sanitized) manufacturing environment.Responsible for basic process analysis such as pH, refractive index, turbidity, and conductivity measurements.Operates manufacturing equipment such as ultrafiltration (UF) units, chromatography columns, Clean In Place (CIP) systems, Steam In Place (SIP) systems and centrifuges.Utilizes touch screen Operator Interface Terminals (OIT).Required Experience, Skills & Educational QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree, applicable certification, and/or military veterans preferred.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.Must be able to read, write, and speak English.Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24‑hour, 7‑day plant operation.Physical RequirementsAbility to lift/move up to 50 pounds.Ability to stand for extended periods – up to four (4) hours at a time.Manual dexterity to perform all job functions.Ability to gown and work in an aseptic/clean room environment.Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals and biological hazards.BenefitsThe estimated pay scale for Manufacturing Technician role based in California is $21.00 to $22.00 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data.EEO StatementGrifols 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.LocationNORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Los Angeles:USVALLEY - Valley Bl Mfg Plant - LA, CAJob DetailsReq ID: 542425Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Category: MANUFACTURING#J-18808-Ljbffr