Purification Technician I/II

Grifols, S.A; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Purification Technician in North Carolina. This role involves maintaining a GMP environment, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and preparing chemical solutions. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and basic skills in math and computers. Responsibilities also include lifting equipment and performing routine tasks effectively. Competitive shifts and a commitment to safety are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have the ability to stand/walk continuously during shifts.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform heavy lifting.
• Must communicate effectively and follow written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping in compliance with GMP standards.
• Assemble, disassemble, clean, and sterilize production equipment.
• Prepare buffer solutions and store process intermediates.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Good judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bioworks Certificate

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Fork truck

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.

SHIFT: 12 Hour Rotating 6a-6p // 6p-6a

Summary

The Purification Technician performs fundamental tasks within a GMP environment by cleaning and maintaining the workplace, cleaning, assembling and disassembling operating equipment per applicable procedures, assisting with process control manipulations and maintaining records/logs in accordance with current standard procedures.

Level I

• Performs general housekeeping in compliance with the high standards required of a pharmaceutical operation.
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of GMP requirements.
• Demonstrates the care and safety necessary to properly safeguard facilities, equipment, product and co-workers.
• Dispenses and prepares necessary cleaning/sanitization reagents to clean and sanitize production areas.
• Assembles, disassembles, cleans and sterilizes production equipment (i.e. filters, tanks, etc.).
• Operates fork truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs bulk processing and filtration involving processing parameters (i.e. pH, weights, suspension, etc.).
• Prepares buffer solutions and properly stores process intermediates.

Additional Responsibilities

Isolate target proteins from intermediates and process to a sterile bulk and deliver for filling.

Level II

• Performs all duties described at the Purification Operator level.
• Assembles, disassembles and operates production equipment (i.e. Spectrophotometer).
• Performs pH and buffer addition.
• Prepares samples.
• Performs calculations for processing.
• Weighs all powders, chemicals, and reagents needed and performs all calculations, preparations and reagent additions.
• Performs all routine operations associated with actual bulk preparation.
• Performs all pre and post filtration integrity tests.
• Performs bulk processing and filtration involving processing parameters (i.e. pH, weights, suspension, etc.).
• Recognizes and identifies mechanical and safety hazards to the proper individuals.

Requirements

Level I

Basic math skills, basic computer skills, mechanical aptitude, detail oriented, ability to work in a team environment and exercise good judgment.

Candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Bioworks Certificate preferred.

Level II

Typically requires a minimum of 12 months as a Technician in his/her respective department before receiving consideration for advancement to Purification Tech II. Employee must receive a minimum of a meets expectations overall rating on his/her most recent performance review.

Occupational Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, as well as stand/walk continuously during the shift, and work rotating shifts.

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Exposure to high levels of noise and to extreme cold below 32*. Occasional entry into confined spaces requiring kneeling and squatting. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, safety shoes, gloves and garments. Work is performed standing and walking for 4-6 hours per day. Bending and twisting neck and waist for 4-6 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. Frequent foot movement. Frequent moderate lifting and carrying of 15-44lbs. Frequent heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate 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. Frequently performs simple and routine tasks that vary little each day 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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.