Purification Technician I/II

Grifols; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols is seeking a Purification Technician I/II to join their team in North Carolina. This role involves performing essential tasks in a GMP environment, including cleaning and maintaining equipment, operating production machinery, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant skills in mathematics and mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Basic math and computer skills required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Bioworks Certificate preferred.
• 12 months as a Technician for Level II.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping and maintain GMP standards.
• Assemble, disassemble, and clean production equipment.
• Operate production equipment like centrifuges and pasteurizers.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Team player

Good judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bioworks Certificate

Tools

Production equipment

Spectrophotometers

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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.

Purification Technician I/II

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 Responsibilities:

• Performs general housekeeping in compliance with the high standards required of a pharmaceutical operation.
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of GMP requirements.
• Ensures safety to safeguard facilities, equipment, product, and co-workers.
• Dispenses and prepares cleaning/sanitization reagents.
• Assembles, disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes production equipment.
• Operates production equipment such as centrifuges, ultrafiltration units, columns, autoclaves, and pasteurizers.
• Operates fork trucks safely and efficiently.
• Performs bulk processing and filtration, maintaining processing parameters.
• Maintains accurate records/logs during production runs.
• Prepares buffer solutions and stores process intermediates properly.

Additional Responsibilities:

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

Level II Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties at Level I.
• Assembles, disassembles, and operates production equipment like spectrophotometers.
• Performs pH and buffer additions, prepares samples, and performs calculations.
• Performs routine bulk preparation and integrity tests.
• Recognizes and reports hazards.

Requirements:

Level I: Basic math, computer skills, mechanical aptitude, detail-oriented, team player, good judgment. High school diploma or equivalent; Bioworks Certificate preferred.

Level II: Minimum 12 months as a Technician in the department; must have an overall 'meets expectations' performance review.

Occupational Demands:

Must lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk continuously, work rotating shifts, and perform in a manufacturing environment with exposure to biological fluids, chemicals, noise, and extreme cold. PPE required. Physical activities include bending, twisting, hand movements, lifting, and carrying.

Additional Notes:

Third-party agencies need an active Master Services Agreement and must submit candidates through a Grifols Recruiter. Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.

Location:

NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton

Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing