Validations, Maintenance and Calibrations Specialist

Grifols, S.A; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

life insurance

PTO

paid holidays

up to 5% 401(K) match

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Grifols seeks a Validations, Calibrations and Maintenance Specialist to join its on-site manufacturing team in Vista, CA. The role ensures equipment readiness through validation, calibration and preventive maintenance, leading validation efforts and collaborating with R&D on new projects.

The position supports multiple Grifols locations, working autonomously, coordinating with GMP, Quality and Engineering to maintain compliant systems, and guiding SOP creation for onboarding new equipment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in STEM field required.
• Minimum 5 years in validations within GMP manufacturing.
• Maintenance/calibration experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform validation studies to meet production and requalification requirements.
• Advise production managers and supervisors on validation activities.
• Coordinate validation activities across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Instrumentation, GMP and Engineering.
• Develop qualification and validation protocols/reports for manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Evaluate validation data for adequacy and regulatory compliance.
• Perform pre and post calibrations of thermal monitoring equipment and generate data reports.
• Maintain detailed documentation of activities and ensure paperwork is complete.

Skills

cGMP procedures

Validation standards

Data acquisition

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in STEM

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Thermal mapping tools

Job description

Validations, Maintenance and Calibrations Specialist

Location: CA-Vista, US

Contract Type: Regular Full-Time

Area: MANUFACTURING

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.

Summary:

Fully on-site role is embedded within the manufacturing team and is responsible for ensuring equipment and system readiness through validation, calibration, and preventive maintenance. The specialist must operate autonomously, lead validation efforts, and collaborate closely with R&D on new project implementation. This role will not only be dedicated to the Vista facility but providing validation support to all GBS locations and processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Schedule and perform validation studies to meet production and requalification, IQ, OQ, PQ, CV, and PV requirements. This position requires giving instruction to personnel in other departments over which he/she has no direct authority.
• Advise production managers and supervisors in the performance of validation activities and adapt the validation schedule to production requirements
• Coordinate validation activities with managers, supervisors, and technicians/operators from R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Instrumentation, GMP, and Engineering
• Develop qualification and validation protocols/reports for manufacturing systems, processes, and equipment such as qualification/requalification, facilities, utilities, temperature-controlled areas, cleaning, etc. This position requires thorough knowledge of processes, equipment, and sterilization principles and concepts. This knowledge is used in the implementation of the "life cycle" approach to validation.
• Evaluate and analyze validation data collected during projects, verify adequacy of the information and compliance with regulations.
• validation-related activities of production, calibration, maintenance, quality, and others
• Perform pre and post calibrations of thermal monitoring equipment, place probes, and generate reports and graphs of data
• Perform routine requalification’s on schedule, including writing protocols, performing validation runs, analyzing data, writing reports, and assembling final validation packets
• Maintain accurate, succinct, and detailed documentation of activities and ensure paperwork from other departments is available and complete when required.
• Ensure paperwork from other departments is available and complete when required
• Assist GMP, Quality, and various production personnel during inspections or audits conducted by internal groups or regulatory agencies
• Onboarding new equipment: coordinate/ lead creation of SOPs ensuring all operational, maintenance and calibration aspects are included

Maintenance & Calibrations

• Maintain full oversight of all equipment in the facility requiring preventive maintenance and calibration
• SOP oversight for existing equipment ensuring preventive maintenance and calibration required is clearly stated in existing operating procedures
• Serve as the key liaison between manufacturing and third-party providers to ensure proper maintenance and calibration is carried out

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) operating procedures, validation standards and guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Certification in validation or maintenance management (e.g., ASQ, CMRT) as a plus.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify errors and provide corrective action.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems and thermal mapping tools.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and proactiveness will be required.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a BS/BA degree in related field, such as STEM (Science, Technology (i.e. Industrial Technology), Engineering, and Mathematics).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered based on business need.
• Minimum 5 years in validations within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. Experience in maintenance and calibrations will be highly valued.

The estimated pay scale for the Validations, Calibrations, & Maintenance Specialist role based in California, is $103,270.00 - $154,790.00 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 8% 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!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• life insurance
• PTO
• paid holidays
• up to 5% 401(K) match
• tuition reimbursement

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.