Reagent Manufacturing Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 is seeking a Reagent Fill Technician II in San Diego, CA to help support Manufacturing. The Reagent Fill Tech II is 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.
To succeed in this opportunity, we are seeking individuals with a High School Diploma and a minimum of 2 years of experience as a reagent fill technician in a regulated setting, with 3 years minimum experience in a lab setting. Knowledge of mechanics or engineering desired.
Primary responsibilities for role:

• Handling and traying of temperature-sensitive (semi-)finished goods for use in blood screening kits
• Perform in-process visual inspection of temperature-sensitive (semi-)finished goods for use in blood screening 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 screening kits for QC and Bioburden.
• 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 33% of automated fill machines.
• Performs material and labor transactions in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.
• Perform basic troubleshooting activities to ensure continued operation of the fill machines.
• Participate in process improvement projects from inception to completion
• Identify new opportunities for 5S
• Verify or perform cycle counts and verify discrepancy, conduct investigation and complete report to notify lead

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 Technician I.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated job specific technical knowledge. Working knowledge of laboratory safety and record keeping. Working knowledge of GDP, GMP and ISO Reg. Blood Borne Pathogen Training. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Attention to detail, good organizational skills and team-oriented. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Basic knowledge of laboratory science, procedures, techniques, instruments & equipment.
Education:
Requires High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
2 years minimum experience as a reagent fill technician or equivalent in a regulated setting. 3 years minimum experience in a lab setting is highly preferred. Knowledge of mechanics or engineering desired.
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 a Associate's degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could include 4 years of experience of 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 estimated pay scale forReagent Fill Tech II role based in San Diego, CA, is $21.89 to $27.37. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the companybonus 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!
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.
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