Assistant / Associate Biologist

Grifols; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols is seeking staff to perform environmental monitoring of aseptic fill lines and production areas at the Clayton, NC site. The role supports the Environmental Assurance group by maintaining sampling programs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position requires an appropriate lab degree with 6–12 months of experience; GLP/GMP background is preferred. Work involves exposure to biological materials, and duties include documentation and some housekeeping responsibilities.

Qualifications

• AA or BS in medical technology/clinical laboratory science, or a BS in biology/chemistry or related field.
• 6–12 months of applicable laboratory experience preferred.
• GLP/GMP laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of fill lines in SFF and PFF and monitoring of all classified production areas.
• Execute the Quality Oversight program and provide QC approval of air flow visualizations on site.
• Support filling operations to prevent production delays and maintain state of control; perform cleaning duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Ability to follow SOPs

Education

AA or BS in medical technology/clinical laboratory science

BS in biology, chemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

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.

6AM-6PM Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday

This position is responsible for performing environmental monitoring of fill lines in SFF and PFF and also environmental monitoring of all classified production areas, including sampling of site utility systems. 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 also responsible for executing the Quality Oversight program for the fill lines and also 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 SOP’s and oral instructions. Must have precise, legible, and organized documentation skills. Candidates must also be willing to perform ones share of cleaning duties and housekeeping.

In addition to routine environmental monitoring of the aseptic fill lines, this position is also responsible for executing the Quality Oversight program for the fill lines and also 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.

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

Requirements

The Assistant level requires an AA or BS degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science, or a BS degree in biology, chemistry, or related field in addition to 6-12 months of applicable laboratory experience. A background in medical technology / clinical laboratory science is preferred, as is experience in a GLP / GMP laboratory

The Associate level requires an AA or BS degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science, or a BS degree in biology, chemistry or related field in addition to 2 years of applicable laboratory experience. A background in medical technology / clinical laboratory science is preferred, as is experience in a GLP / GMP laboratory.

Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. 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

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:[[cust_building]]

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