NFF Technician I (Night Shift

Position: NFF Technician I (Night Shift)
Location: Clayton

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.

Night Shift (rotating)

7pm-7am

Summary:

The Fractionation Technician is responsible for performing duties to manufacture products derived from human blood plasma, which require comprehension in the following areas:

● Science (i.e. biology or chemistry)

● Engineering

● Mechanical aptitude

● Computers

● Various process equipment (i.e. Centrifuge, Automatic Bottle Opener, CIP skids) that interface with process controls automation.

Primary responsibilities for role:

● Follow company safety guidelines and programs

● Demonstrate care of facility, equipment, systems, and product

● Demonstrate appropriate personal hygiene and proper gowning

● Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and complete Batch Production Records (BPR's)

● Complete record keeping in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices

● Operate manufacturing process control system and equipment

● Operate Clean In Place (CIP) equipment

● Perform in process analytical analysis

● Monitor status of manufacturing processes

● Assist in sampling operations

● Assist in the harvest of intermediate products

● Assist in the preparation, set up and transfer of Buffer and Process solutions.

● Transfer intermediate product, raw materials, and waste

● Stage plasma, intermediate paste and raw materials

● Clean and/or Sanitize designated manufacturing areas

● Utilize SAP and / or ACSIS transactions

● Support the supply chain requirements for production

● Assist team members, including supervision, to perform additional tasks

● Work in an ethical and compliant manner to manufacture a drug product that is safe for human use.

Additional Responsibilities

● Completes assignments in functional areas supporting departmental objectives.

● Communicates effectively and promptly with other operators, technicians and supervisors.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

● Knowledge of safety guidelines and SOP's established by the company.

● Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and State and Federal Health, Environment and Safety regulations.

● Excellent oral and written communication skills.

● Comfortable with using different computer systems to perform data entry.

● Willingness to work with and learn from other members of the manufacturing team.

● Desire to enhance one's skills and knowledge.

Education/Experience

● High School Diploma. Bioworks Certification preferred.

Equivalency

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Occupational Demands

● Work is performed in a laboratory/manufacturing environment.

● Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.

● Exposure to electrical and pneumatic powered equipment.

● Exposure to miscellaneous production chemicals, moving machinery and production equipment.

● Potential exposure to high levels of noise on production floor.

● Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

● Requires kneeling, climbing and squatting.

● Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day.

● Frequent repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

● Often performs duties standing.

● Frequently bends and twists neck and waist.

● Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50 lbs.

● 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 interacts with others.

● Rotating shifts.

● Works at heights on platforms and/or on ladders.

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