Reagent Fill Tech IV - Machine Operator - Automated Filling - 2nd Shift - Variable Shift

Grifols; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global healthcare company dedicated to improving lives. As a Reagent Fill Technician IV, you will play a key role in the manufacturing of blood typing solutions, ensuring quality and compliance with cGMP standards. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead process improvements. You will be responsible for operating automated fill machines, conducting quality checks, and mentoring junior technicians. With competitive pay and a commitment to professional growth, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401(K) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6 years experience as a reagent fill technician in a regulated environment.
• Experience with troubleshooting fill equipment and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing and assembly of clinical and commercial products.
• Conduct visual inspections and maintain accurate device history records.

Skills

Laboratory Safety

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Troubleshooting Equipment

Communication Skills

Education

Associates Degree in Biology

Associates Degree in Mechanics

Associates Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System

Automated Fill Machines

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.

Grifols Diagnostic Solutions Inc is seeking a Reagent Fill Technician IV to support Grifols Diagnostic’s Blood Typing Solutions Manufacturing. The Reagent Fill Technician IV will be responsible for performing manufacturing and assembly of clinical and commercial products. Weighs, measures, and checks raw materials and/or manufacturing parts to assure that batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities. Participates in the filling, aliquoting, and packaging of bulk material into the final product. The Reagent Fill Technician IV will be responsible for working with our automated fill machines, labelers, reading expected units at the end of shifts, assembling ceramic pumps, adjusting pumps, and filling volumes.

To succeed in this role, we are seeking candidates to have at least an Associates Degree in Biology, Mechanics, Engineering or related field. With 6 years minimum experience as a reagent fill technician or equivalent in a regulated setting. 2 years’ experience troubleshooting fill equipment.7 years minimum experience in a lab setting is highly preferred. Individuals with experience in microliters, sealing process (with temperature and time), Vision Systems, familiar with cleaning process (cleaning pumps and operating autoclave washers) are preferred.

Shift Requirement: Variable Shift

Responsibilities

• Handling and traying of temperature-sensitive (semi-)finished goods for use in blood typing kits
• Perform in process visual inspection of temperature-sensitive (semi-)finished goods for use in blood typing kits as they come off the fill line before placement in trays.
• Perform sample gathering of temperature-sensitive (semi-)finished goods for use in blood typing kits for QC and Bio-burden.
• Receives and verifies the accuracy of materials transferred from the warehouse.
• Assists with material handling, folding product boxes/trays and staging of materials for process orders
• Understands and executes written procedures in accordance with cGMP.
• Performs labor transactions in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.
• Maintains detailed and accurate device history records with cGMP and forwards them in a timely manner for review.
• General manufacturing area housekeeping including cleaning of labware, equipment, totes, shelves, benches and sinks and removing trash.
• Ensures proper transportation, handling, and disposal of hazardous, bio-hazardous and/or infectious substances.
• Maintains accurate and complete training records.
• Maintains and archives Manufacturing log sheet records.
• Demonstrate processes during audits, including ISO, FDA and internal audits.
• Follows all safety rules.
• Must be able to communicate product issues, safety incidences and/or personal issues affecting production timelines.
• Independently perform and lead the set-up and operation of reagent filling equipment of at least 90% of automated fill machines.
• Primary contact for material transfer delegation
• Implement new areas or ideas for 5S
• Quality notification (QN) investigations: provide information to the quality notification author to complete the quality notification investigation
• Act as mentor and train Reagent Fill Technician I, Reagent Fill Technician II and Reagent Fill Technician III
• Lead equipment troubleshooting during the set-up, change over and operation to ensure completion within the scheduled time frame.
• Performs device history record review release and collaborates with Quality Assurance on any outstanding issues
• Propose updates and edit and format documents including device master records and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Work in cross-functional teams to lead process improvement projects within the filling department
• Responsible for printing and distributing the cycle count forms, gathering and reviewing the completed forms, and investigating discrepancies
• Quality notification (QN) investigations: provide information to the quality notification author to complete the quality notification investigation

Additional Responsibilities

Cross-functional communication participation. Assists packaging crew as needed. Responsible for flushing water ports and eyewash stations. Adhere to target manufacturing timelines. Punctuality and attendance are required. Attentiveness and openness to learn new processes. Performs refrigerator/freezer maintenance. May cross-train in other areas of manufacturing and operations based on business need. May mentor and help train Reagent Fill Technican I, II and III. Assist with Device History Record (DHR) review. May be responsible for demonstrating manufacturing processes during a customer or regulatory audit. Initiate Quality Notifications (QN). Act as rework coordinator. Initiate lab walkthrough for audit preparation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated job specific technical knowledge. Intermediate knowledge of laboratory safety and record keeping. Working knowledge of GDP, GMP and ISO Reg. Blood Borne Pathogen Training. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Attention to detail, good organizational skills and team oriented. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Intermediate knowledge of laboratory science, procedures, techniques, instruments & equipment. Ability to effectively communicate with team members and cross-functional departments.

Education:

Requires Associates Degree in Biology, Mechanics, Engineering or related field.

Experience:

6 years minimum experience as a reagent fill technician or equivalent in a regulated setting.

2 years experience troubleshooting fill equipment.

7 years minimum experience in a lab setting is highly preferred.

Equivalency

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.Example: If a job level requires an Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could include 4 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Occupational Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Visually inspect components and final kits for compliance and specifications. Close vision (20 inches or less) will be utilized and some color identification will be required. Frequently required to stand, sit, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, perform reaching, bending, stooping or kneeling motions. Operators may be required to walk for a considerable amount of time. May occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise manipulate objects up to 40 pounds in weight. Will be required to frequently or continuously lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise manipulate objects up to 10 pounds in weight. May move heavier (greater than 50 pounds) objects and/or materials using carts or pallet jacks. The applicant must be flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends based on the production schedule needs.

PayScale

The estimated pay scale for this Reagent Fill Technician IV role based in San Diego, California is $30.30 to $37.87 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 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. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

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

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