Manufacturing Technicians

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician (5 positions)

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90032

Pay rate: $21.00-$22.00/hour + 10% Shift Differential ($24.20/hour total for Graveyard)

Work Schedule: Graveyard Shift (approx. 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM; must be flexible to support a 24/7 plant operation)

Duration: Contract through May 2027 with possibility for extension or conversion

Grifols is seeking five Manufacturing Technicians for the Albumin Bulk team at their Los Angeles, CA facility . This position plays a critical role in converting human plasma into life-saving injectable protein therapies within an aseptic/cleanroom environment. Responsibilities include setting up, operating, and cleaning specialized biologics processing equipment (UF units, chromatography columns, CIP/SIP systems, centrifuges), performing basic process testing (pH, turbidity, conductivity), and strictly maintaining FDA-regulated batch documentation.

• Educational & Experience Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED required (Associate degree, applicable certification, or military experience preferred).
  • Prior experience in a cGMP, biologics, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom manufacturing environment preferred.
• Top Required & Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Cleanroom & Aseptic Operations: Ability to fully gown head-to-toe and perform manual operations in a sanitized/aseptic cleanroom environment.
  • Bioprocess Equipment: Experience setting up, operating, and cleaning equipment such as Ultrafiltration (UF) units, chromatography columns, Clean-In-Place (CIP) / Steam-In-Place (SIP) systems, centrifuges, and touch-screen Operator Interface Terminals (OIT).
  • Analytical Testing: Capability to execute basic process analytical testing (pH, refractive index, turbidity, conductivity).
  • FDA & cGMP Compliance: Strict adherence to FDA regulations, corporate safety policies, and precise batch documentation/recordkeeping.
  • Computer Proficiency: Literate in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for production logging.
• Physical Requirements & Special Pre-Screening Conditions:
  • Must be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods (up to 4 hours at a time).
  • Exposure to biological hazards and toxic/caustic cleaning chemicals.
  • Must be available to work 3rd/Graveyard shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM) and support a 24/7 operating schedule.
  • Candidates must confirm full head-to-toe gowning capability, provide interview availability over the next 8 business days (including in-person availability), and clarify if they have previously interviewed or connected with any Grifols internal recruiters/team members.

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #IND
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