Validation Technician

Grifols; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Grifols in California is seeking a Validation Technician to support validation engineers through testing, protocol execution, and data analysis. The role includes calibrations of thermal monitoring equipment, maintaining calibration status, and generating reports.

Responsibilities cover sample collection, protocol documentation, and ensuring cross-department paperwork is complete. Strong attention to detail and English proficiency are required for this FDA-regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline.
• Experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing facility preferred.
• English reading/writing/speaking required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support validation engineers through testing, protocol execution, and data analysis.
• Perform pre and post calibrations of thermal monitoring equipment and generate reports.
• Maintain calibration state of thermal mapping equipment and monitor battery life of wireless loggers.
• Collect samples during cleaning, testing and validation and submit to QC.
• Document protocols and ensure paperwork from other departments is available.

Skills

English proficiency

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Documentation & record keeping

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

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.

Position Summary

Principal responsibility is to support validation engineers through assistance with testing and protocol execution, and data analysis.

Primary Responsibilities For Role

• Primary responsibility is to support validation engineers through assistance with testing and protocol execution, and data analysis
• Perform pre and post calibrations of thermal monitoring equipment, place probes, and generate reports and graphs of data.
• Maintain calibrated state of thermal mapping equipment. Monitor use and age battery life of wireless loggers.
• Monitor use and age battery life of wireless loggers
• Collect samples during cleaning, testing and validation, as well as generate test forms and submit samples to QC.
• Perform documentation during protocol execution in support of validation engineer protocols, as assigned.
• Assist with ensuring paperwork from other departments is available and complete when required

Required Experience/Skills & Educational Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline.
• Experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing facility - pharmaceutical, biologics, biotech, or medical device industry is preferred. Any relevant experience in Validation is preferred. Knowledge of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines is 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 typically requires an Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could include 4 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision and use good judgment.
• Proactive, results oriented, with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to keep neat, accurate and complete records and logs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines, and handle an ever-changing, fast-paced critical work environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze details and perform structured decision-making on a daily basis.
• Familiarity with Excel, Word and experience with creating reports in these software types.
• Experience in a technical workplace environment. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability in a team environment.

Occupational Demands

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment or warehouse with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam. Exposure to extreme cold below 32* and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100*. Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders. Walks on uneven ground. Personal protective equipment required such as; protective eyewear, chemical suits, safety shoes and/or rubber footwear, gloves, hearing protection and a respirator. Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs. Work is performed standing, walking, bending and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day. Frequent foot movements. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Frequent hand movements with simple grasping of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. 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. Performs a wide range of complex tasks. Adheres to a work schedule to meet production standards.

• This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisor may assign other duties as needed.

The estimated pay scale for Validation Technician role based in California, is $23.55 - $33.00 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, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays and 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!

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, 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.

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Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Los Angeles:USVALLEY - Valley Bl Mfg Plant - LA, CA

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